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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who describes taking a liking to poetry being like falling in love?
(a) Adrienne Rich.
(b) Byron.
(c) David.
(d) Melanie.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 4, in what room do Melanie and David meet?
(a) David's living room.
(b) David's bedroom.
(c) David's office.
(d) David's daughter's bedroom.

3. What does David prepare for dinner?
(a) Shrimp with mushrooms.
(b) Tagliatelle with mushrooms.
(c) Steak with mushrooms.
(d) Chicken with mushrooms.

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

5. Approximately how old is David Lurie in Chapter 1?
(a) Early sixties.
(b) Early fifties.
(c) Early forties.
(d) Late forties.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the Chapter 2, what is the word that best describes the way in which Melanie decides she must go?

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

3. Who is Melanie Issacs?

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

5. What is it that David spends time working on in the University library?

(see the answer key)

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