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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 53 - 57 | Book I, Part II - Desolation in the World: Chapters 58 - 62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack feed the animals that come to his cabin in Washington?
(a) Bread and water.
(b) Chilli.
(c) Boiled potatoes.
(d) Flowers.

2. According to Jack, what has little place in a civilized world?
(a) Judgement and arrogance.
(b) Enlightenment of solitude.
(c) Peace and calm.
(d) Impatience and rudeness.

3. What does Jack plan to take to San Francisco with him according to his poem about going there?
(a) An idea and some gumption.
(b) A sleeping bag and a bottle of wine.
(c) His books and some cigarettes.
(d) The clothes on his back and a dream in his heart.

4. What does Jack see illusions of while he is out in the storm all night?
(a) Water.
(b) Birds.
(c) Fire.
(d) Air.

5. What does Jack call the place where all humanity is born and shall return to?
(a) Celestial Kingdom.
(b) Eternal Splendor.
(c) Heaven's Womb.
(d) Golden Eternity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Jack does when he climbs aboard the ferry?

2. What does Jack's aunt make for dinner every Sunday night when he is a child?

3. What does Jack do that makes him feel he can longer reside in Heaven?

4. What does Jack want to "own" before he leaves Washington?

5. How does Jack refer to his inner blackness?

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