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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relationship do Melanie and her roommate have?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are sisters.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They are in the same improvisational group.

2. After David forces himself on an aloof and passionless Melanie, how does David feel about himself?
(a) He is disgusted with himself, but knows he cannot resist Melanie.
(b) He is disgusted with himself and says he feels like he needs a bath.
(c) He is disgusted with himself and contemplates therapy.
(d) He is disgusted with himself and contemplates a vacation.

3. What is the subject of the poem that David discusses in Chapter 4?
(a) Italy.
(b) An oak tree.
(c) Skiing.
(d) The Alps.

4. Chapter 9 opens with David watching television. What is he watching?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Baseball.
(c) A soccer match.
(d) A wrestling match.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does David have the opportunity to observe Melanie without her knowing?

2. What is the mood in the car after Lucy and David spend the day at the local market?

3. Who is Elaine Winter?

4. In what publication does an article about David appear the next day?

5. Who is it that Lucy suggests that David works for in return for a fee?

(see the answer key)

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