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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what ethnicity is Soraya?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Dutch.
(c) Latina.
(d) Afrikaner.

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

3. Where does David have the opportunity to observe Melanie without her knowing?
(a) At her home while he is peering through the window.
(b) At the actual performance of the play.
(c) At lunch with her friends.
(d) At play rehearsal.

4. What word most accurately describes Soraya's profession?
(a) Architect.
(b) Professor.
(c) Prostitute.
(d) Provost.

5. When the unwelcome guest comes to David's class, he correctly answers a question in one word. What is the answer?
(a) Lara.
(b) Lucifer.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Byron.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Melanie and David enter his house, what does he offer her?

2. What is the name of the second woman from the escort agency that David meets with?

3. After David forces himself on an aloof and passionless Melanie, how does David feel about himself?

4. On the occasion that Melanie refuses a date with David, what excuse does she offer?

5. Approximately how old is David Lurie in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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