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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Preface to The Child Runs Deep in Filidor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the professor who is known as "Anti-Filidor's" real last name?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Momsen.
(c) Spears.
(d) Cyrus.

2. In the English classroom after the schoolyard fight, which is the only student prepared to discuss the material?
(a) Syphon.
(b) Kneadus.
(c) Joey.
(d) Mizdral.

3. What does the narrator extol for creating mythology?
(a) Repetition.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Character.
(d) Metaphor.

4. Which of the following is not an excuse students give in the English classroom to ensure they won't have to speak about the assigned poetry?
(a) Stomach aches.
(b) Bathroom breaks.
(c) Rashes.
(d) Headaches.

5. What does Joey believe a writer's job should be?
(a) Speaking so the people understand you.
(b) Speaking so no one can understand what you're saying.
(c) Speaking in a voice that represents the masses.
(d) Speaking in one's own true voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which community does the narrator think is the stupidest community in the world?

2. Where does Pimko hide while taking notes on the children while they play at the playground?

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

4. Which musician does the narrator claim audiences appreciate only because the larger musical world tells them to?

5. How do the children react when they read Pimko's notes about their behavior?

(see the answer key)

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