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Dhalgren Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kidd go back to the park commune?
(a) He is attracted to Milly.
(b) Everyone else is mean.
(c) He wants more food.
(d) So he can be a part of a community.

2. Why does the woman think that Kidd must be older than 27?
(a) He looks older than 27.
(b) He thinks he was born in 1924.
(c) He looks like he must be 40.
(d) He says he was born in 1948.

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

4. What do the women whom Kidd meets in Chapter 1 give him?
(a) A prism with stakes.
(b) A gun.
(c) Some clothes.
(d) A bladed orchid.

5. What does Mrs. Richards refuse to do?
(a) Lay down and rest.
(b) Suspect June of killing her brother.
(c) Go after her son.
(d) Call her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Has Kidd actually ever seriously thought about publishing his poems?

2. How long has it been since Lanya has seen Kidd?

3. Who does Kidd find to help him?

4. How does Kidd's relationship with the scorpions change?

5. When Mr. Richards arrives home, who is still with Mrs. Richards?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lanya believe in?

2. When Kidd tries to discuss the riots with people at the bar, he realizes what?

3. What is odd about June Richards?

4. Who does Kidd meet in the first chapter of the book?

5. Why does Kidd expect to be given answers concerning his identity from the woman in the cave?

6. Who fills Kidd in on the riots that have occurred in Bellona?

7. Why is Layna surprised that Kidd got a job?

8. Why do Lanya and Kidd think June may have killed Bobby?

9. How do the scorpions tempt Kidd?

10. Why did Lanya destroy all of her paintings?

(see the answer keys)

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