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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does communication depend on in "The Failure of Syntax"?
(a) Sign language.
(b) Hand gestures.
(c) Emotional context.
(d) Grammar.

2. What do Faust and Oedipus do together in the Interlude?
(a) Debate.
(b) Duel.
(c) Eat brunch.
(d) Fish.

3. In the Interlude, what does Oedipus think will happen if people follow Cassandra's line of thinking?
(a) The end of the world.
(b) There would be no more religion.
(c) Myths would change.
(d) There would be no more war.

4. Who does the author claim he feels protective over in the Prologue?
(a) His mother.
(b) His agent.
(c) The characters.
(d) His wife.

5. What are most of the bird couples' children able to do in "Soaring"?
(a) Speak.
(b) Fly.
(c) Sing.
(d) Find worms.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Bridge" what must the man do so he won't lose a long awaited opportunity?

2. What, according to Oedipus, has external knowledge buried?

3. What does Faust want people to look to for inspiration?

4. What does the doctor do to the man in "The Power of Belief"?

5. What does the man in ""An American Holly" promise to do after he returns from a trip with his family?

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