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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. Which of the following nicknames does Dr. Pimko give to Joey?
(a) Little Chickie.
(b) Little Fishie.
(c) Little Puppy.
(d) Little Bunny.

2. Which of the following words does Pimko use to express "bottom"?
(a) Paris.
(b) Punch.
(c) Parachute.
(d) Pupa.

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

4. What language does Joey's class work on translating, even though no one is prepared?
(a) Pig Latin.
(b) Greek.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Latin.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At what time of day does Pimko drop Joey off at the Piórkowski school?

3. After experiencing the dream in which the apparition waves to him, what does Joey feel most inspired to do when he wakes up?

4. What does the narrator think will happen to a novel in which the first word is heroic?

5. Who interrupts the dual, loudly clattering into the classroom?

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