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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the novel begins, Mrs. Oedipa Maas arrives home from where?
(a) A Tupperware party.
(b) A psychiatrist appointment.
(c) A bar.
(d) A funeral.

2. Funch, Mucho's boss, accuses him of what in his interactions with people at work?
(a) Being too pushy.
(b) Being a poor judge of character.
(c) Being too judgemental.
(d) Being too overtly sexual.

3. What has Oedipa noticed about her life before she embarks on her journey?
(a) A lot of stress.
(b) A lack of adventure.
(c) A lack of romance.
(d) A lack of intensity.

4. What was the previous occupation of Mucho Mass?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Used car salesman.
(c) Real estate mogul.
(d) Radio station disc jockey.

5. On a long ago trip with Pierce Inverarity, where did Oedipa see an exhibition of paintings by Remedios Varo ?
(a) Mazatlan.
(b) Acapulco.
(c) Buenos Aires.
(d) Mexico City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the actual first name of Oedipa's husband, Mucho Maas?

2. Dr. Hilarius has a theory that faces are like what?

3. What will Oedipa have revelations about as she completes her task for Pierce Inverarity?

4. What does Oedipa tell Dr. Hilarius that she doesn't trust?

5. After Oedipa has lunch with her lawyer, what does he ask her to do?

(see the answer key)

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