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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of the following cities does Fife live?
(a) Chattanooga.
(b) Arlington.
(c) Richmond.
(d) Charleston.

2. Which of the following does Fife eat for breakfast before heading to Vermont?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Toast and jam.
(c) Eggs Benedict.
(d) Biscuits.

3. Which of the following news events does Fife note in the paper before he leaves for Vermont?
(a) The death of Harry S Truman.
(b) The moon landing.
(c) The Democratic National Convention.
(d) Vice President Humphrey being in town.

4. The comment that “he was unable to speak from that gap and had to cry out, like a mountain climber fallen into a glacial crevasse” (108) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Simile.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Conceit.

5. At which of the following has Fife accepted an academic position?
(a) Goddard College.
(b) Richmond Professional Institute.
(c) University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
(d) The Citadel.

Short Answer Questions

1. The comment that “No matter what she says, it’s the shriek of an irritated blue jay” (37) offers an example of which of the following?

2. Which of the following headlines does Fife note as he reads in Washington National Airport?

3. Which of the following does Malcolm note is Fife’s first film?

4. Which of the following makes of car does Fife take before leaving for Vermont?

5. How many questions does Malcolm prepare for Fife’s interview?

(see the answer key)

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