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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is striking to Oedipa about the street plan of San Narciso?
(a) They look confusing to drive.
(b) They contain a concealed message.
(c) The street signs spell out a message.
(d) They remind her of home.

2. What does Mucho advise Oedipa to do after she shows him the letter regarding Pierce Inverarity?
(a) Call Inverarity's wife.
(b) Go see her shrink.
(c) Contact their lawyer.
(d) Have a drink.

3. What does Oedipa use to fend off the advances of the manager of the Echo Courts Motel?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A TV remote.
(c) A TV antenna.
(d) A candelabra.

4. What does Mucho Maas suffer from on a regular basis?
(a) A crisis of sadness.
(b) Acute consciousness.
(c) Migraines.
(d) A crisis of conscience.

5. After thinking about Inverarity for the afternoon in Chapter 1, what does Oedipa suddenly remember?
(a) A letter last year from Inverarity.
(b) An urgent phone call from Inverarity asking her for help.
(c) A three a.m. phone call last year from Inverarity.
(d) A marriage proposal from Inverarity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of business is Hogan's Seraglio in downtown San Narciso?

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

3. What does San Narciso remind Oedipa of as she views it from a hilltop?

4. How did Oedipa know Pierce Inverarity?

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

(see the answer key)

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