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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Fruit Compote.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which community does the narrator think is the stupidest community in the world?
(a) The art community.
(b) The religious community.
(c) The sports community.
(d) The academic community.

2. What is the name of the schoolgirl's friend who drinks whiskey?
(a) Amanda.
(b) Annabell.
(c) Anjelique.
(d) Annette.

3. How does the narrator feel about literary critics who hold fast to the iron-clad rules of construction?
(a) He is confused by them.
(b) He ignores them.
(c) He admires them.
(d) He ridicules them.

4. What is Momsen's girlfriend's name?
(a) Laura.
(b) Aurora.
(c) Flora.
(d) Gloria.

5. Which musician does the narrator claim audiences appreciate only because the larger musical world tells them to?
(a) Chopin.
(b) Bach.
(c) Beethoven.
(d) Tschikovsky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the gang of boys Kneadus puts together?

2. Which of the following sciences does Professor Filidor study?

3. In the English classroom after the schoolyard fight, which is the only student prepared to discuss the material?

4. Which of the following body parts is not one Momsen attacked on Filibur's wife?

5. What topic of conversation are the Youngbloods in when the parents argue about passing the salt?

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