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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Melanie Issacs?
(a) Another professor.
(b) A current student.
(c) A former student.
(d) A secretary from his department.

2. Which description most accurately describes the clothing of the unwelcome visitor in David's office?
(a) Black dress.
(b) Suit and tie.
(c) Black leather.
(d) Jeans and a t-shirt.

3. What does Melanie say she will do for David when she gets to know him better?
(a) Cook.
(b) Stay longer.
(c) Play the piano.
(d) Read her poetry.

4. On what day of the week does David meet Soraya?
(a) Tuesdays.
(b) Thursdays.
(c) Mondays.
(d) Wednesdays.

5. What is it that David spends time working on in the University library?
(a) Research on Byron.
(b) Research on the art of communication.
(c) Research of Adrienne Rich.
(d) Research on Wordsworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the evening of the visit of this unwelcome visitor, what possession of David's is vandalized?

2. Who describes taking a liking to poetry being like falling in love?

3. 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?

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

5. Which person confesses a strong liking for the poetry of Wordsworth?

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