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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the television character that Oedipa's lawyer is writing about?
(a) JR Ewing.
(b) Ben Matlock.
(c) Perry Mason.
(d) Tyler Perry.

2. Who or what in particular does Oedipa compare herself to?
(a) A Monet painting.
(b) A modern Rapunzel.
(c) A modern Cinderella.
(d) A modern fairytale.

3. Why does Dr. Hilarius call Oedipa at 3 a.m.?
(a) To ask why she isn't taking her tranqulizers.
(b) To ask why she isn't taking her vitamins.
(c) To return her phone call.
(d) To counsel her about Mucho.

4. 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.

5. What is the actual first name of Oedipa's husband, Mucho Maas?
(a) Pierce.
(b) Perry.
(c) Walter.
(d) Wendell.

Short Answer Questions

1. After receiving Inverarity's letter, which of the following does Oedipa NOT do for the afternoon?

2. What is the name of the town where Oedipa and Mucho live?

3. How did Oedipa know Pierce Inverarity?

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

5. What kind of game does Metzger suggest he and Oedipa play in the motel room at Echo Courts?

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