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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II (pages 31-64.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Richard and C. have to furnish their apartment?
(a) Dilapidated furniture.
(b) Expensive new furniture.
(c) Used furniture.
(d) Inherited furniture.

2. Where does Richard draw the characters for his novels?
(a) His family history.
(b) His family.
(c) His ex-lovers' families.
(d) His lovers and their time together.

3. What was C.'s reaction to Richard's storytelling?
(a) She pretended to be interested.
(b) She was rapt.
(c) She was patient but uninterested.
(d) She was enthusiastic and collaborated with him as he told the stories.

4. What draws Richard to Philip Lentz's office?
(a) Groaning.
(b) Loud conversation.
(c) Mozart music.
(d) He hears John Donne's poetry.

5. Where does Richard see Philip Lentz?
(a) In the middle of a crowd of people discussing theory.
(b) Drinking alone.
(c) Drinking with an attractive woman who seems to be a student.
(d) On the edge of a crowd watching music.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richard refer to Philip Lentz in their second meeting?

2. What does Richard say was a mother's consolation prize?

3. What does Richard say about the machine Philip Lentz built?

4. What got Richard this position?

5. Who comes over to talk to Richard in Section II?

(see the answer key)

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