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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Oedipa compares Mucho's angst about his work to what?
(a) Metamorphism.
(b) Memories of combat.
(c) Memories of competition.
(d) Mental acuity.

2. What does Metzger ask Oedipa to bet on in Chapter 2?
(a) What will happen in the movie they are watching.
(b) The name of the other actor in the movie.
(c) What his acting name was.
(d) What Inverarity said about her.

3. What comments does Metzger make to Oedipa after every commercial on the TV as they watch his movie in the motel room?
(a) "I know that actress" or "I turned that one down."
(b) "Inverarity's" or "big block of shares."
(c) "I hate that product."
(d) "I own shares in that."

4. As Oedipa parks her car at the Echo Courts, what idea does she remember?
(a) Words to a song she can't remember.
(b) Her last words to Inverarity whirling around her.
(c) A slow whirlwind and words she couldn't hear.
(d) Her last words to Mucho before she left.

5. What will Oedipa have revelations about as she completes her task for Pierce Inverarity?
(a) Her marriage.
(b) A magical presence.
(c) Life after death.
(d) The meaning of life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the bar that Oedipa and Metzger go to near the Yoyodyne plant?

2. What has Oedipa noticed about her life before she embarks on her journey?

3. What does Oedipa use to fend off the advances of the manager of the Echo Courts Motel?

4. How did Oedipa know Pierce Inverarity?

5. What did Inverarity tell Metzger about Oedipa?

(see the answer key)

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