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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, pgs. 109-170.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first line of the novel Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany?
(a) So howled out for the world to give him a name.
(b) To wound the autumnal city.
(c) The in-dark answered with wind.
(d) Hall of mirrors.

2. After the two make love, what does Kidd feel?
(a) Excited because the woman is beautiful.
(b) Tired because he knows he must travel more.
(c) Happy because it makes him forget about his problems.
(d) Confusion, because he has lost something.

3. Where is Kidd finally dropped off?
(a) Right inside of Bellona.
(b) A restaurant in Bellona.
(c) At a hotel in Bellona.
(d) A bridge across the river from Bellona.

4. What is the name of the Bellona newspaper?
(a) The Weekly Dish.
(b) Bellona Weekly News.
(c) The Bellona Times.
(d) The Bellona Weekly.

5. What company does Richards "work" for?
(a) A systems engineering company.
(b) A water company.
(c) A dance company.
(d) His own company.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kidd attacked and beat up by "scorpions?"

2. What does Madame Brown try to explain to Kidd?

3. Whose address does Lanya give Kidd?

4. As a child, what does Kidd remember being considered?

5. How does Lanya react to the news that Kidd has a job?

(see the answer key)

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