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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section III (pages 64-90).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What got Richard this position?
(a) The renown of his Pulitzer Prize.
(b) The notoriety of his most recent book.
(c) The brilliance of his lectures.
(d) A friend with connections.

2. How did Richard and C. handle the cold when they lived together?
(a) By cooking soups.
(b) By reading stories.
(c) By making love.
(d) By burning manuscript pages.

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

4. How does Philip Lentz refer to Richard in their second meeting?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Dutchman.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Little Marcel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Richard try to draw stories out of people?

2. What kind of research is Philip Lentz conducting?

3. How does Harold Plover treat Richard at lunch?

4. When does Richard recall parting with C.?

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

(see the answer key)

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