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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Part II - Desolation in the World: Chapters 69 - 72 | Book I, Part II - Desolation in the World: Chapters 73 - 76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Jack gives for no longer being desirable to women?
(a) He has wine on his teeth.
(b) He is too intelligent.
(c) He is wearing dirty jeans.
(d) He is 34.

2. What does Charlie ask Jack to do as he is getting ready to leave Washington?
(a) Send him a postcard.
(b) Come back next season.
(c) Have a drink with him.
(d) Leave a picture of himself.

3. What does Jack decide he needs when he sees the Greyhound baggage carriers?
(a) A place to stay.
(b) A haircut.
(c) A suitcase.
(d) A servant.

4. What does "Maya'"mean?
(a) Escaping the world to find one's self.
(b) A form of communication that needs no words.
(c) Believing a reality that is not real.
(d) A religion without a God.

5. How does Jack decide to go to San Francisco after a sleepless night on Skid Row?
(a) Take a boat.
(b) A bus.
(c) Walk.
(d) Hitchhike.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the shock of lightning remind Jack of?

2. What is Fred's main duty?

3. How much does Pat's sack weigh?

4. What does Jack plan to bring to Simon's house when he finally leaves Washington?

5. What about the Seattle Times makes Jack sick after returning from the woods?

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