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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV (pages 91-119).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Richard finish in the beginning of section II?
(a) His novel.
(b) A proposal for his next novel.
(c) Press materials for his current novel.
(d) A letter to C.

2. Who does Philip Lentz call in to watch his experiment with implementation B?
(a) Richard.
(b) Ram Gupta.
(c) Harold Plover.
(d) Diana Hartrick.

3. To what do Richard's attempts at conversation lead him?
(a) Alarming thoughts about the ignorance of college students.
(b) Disturbing thoughts about the state of the world.
(c) Depressing thoughts about old age.
(d) Soothing thoughts about getting wiser over time.

4. What does Richard do at his office night?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Work.
(c) Write.
(d) Wander the halls.

5. What is Richard having difficulty with in the present moment, in the beginning of section II?
(a) Devising a plot for his next novel.
(b) Getting in touch with his editor.
(c) Getting paid.
(d) Remembering things.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Richard meet C.?

2. What got Richard this position?

3. What are Philip Lentz and his friends discussing when Richard joins them?

4. Why does Richard not take the position he is offered?

5. What did Richard say he got from C.?

(see the answer key)

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