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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do the members of Mike Fallopian's group use on the sly?
(a) Yoyodyne's office supplies.
(b) Yoyodyne's inter-office delivery system.
(c) Inverarity's name and image.
(d) Inverarity's money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What comments does Metzger make to Oedipa after every commercial on the TV as they watch his movie in the motel room?

2. After thinking about Inverarity for the afternoon in Chapter 1, what does Oedipa suddenly remember?

3. What reaction does Oedipa have to what Inverarity said about her to Metzger?

4. What was the previous occupation of Mucho Mass?

5. Mr. Thoth, a resident of the home for senior citizens, wakes from a doze and mentions to Oedipa that his grandfather rode for the ______________.

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