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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When David accidentally sees Soraya on the street on a day other than when they usually meet, with whom is she?
(a) One boy and a man.
(b) Two boys and a man.
(c) Two boys.
(d) One boy.

2. Which of the following meetings with Melanie does David propose and Melanie agree to?
(a) A brunch.
(b) A dinner party.
(c) A movie.
(d) A ride home.

3. Where is David Lurie employed?
(a) At Cape Technical University.
(b) At Cape Town Community College.
(c) At Cape Town High School.
(d) At the University of South Africa.

4. How many times has David Lurie been married?
(a) Three times.
(b) Once.
(c) Twice.
(d) Four times.

5. On the occasion that Melanie refuses a date with David, what excuse does she offer?
(a) Plans with her roommate.
(b) Play rehearsal.
(c) Play performance.
(d) Plans with her friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the unwelcome guest comes to David's class, he correctly answers a question in one word. What is the answer?

2. Except for the course in Romantic poets, what is the general academic area of the courses that David teaches?

3. Which person confesses a strong liking for the poetry of Adrienne Rich and Toni Morrison?

4. At the beginning of the Chapter 4, when Melanie and David are intimate, she also questions him about the things he collects. What is it that David says that he does not collect?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 3, when David calls Melanie, what kind of date does her ask her for?

(see the answer key)

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