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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VIII (pages 211-240).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Richard say he got from C.?
(a) Money.
(b) Emotional support.
(c) Inspiration.
(d) Material for his novels.

2. What does Richard say was a mother's consolation prize?
(a) U's education.
(b) V's marriage.
(c) E's emigration to the U.S.
(d) C's birth.

3. How does Harold Plover treat Richard at lunch?
(a) He confides in him.
(b) He encourages him.
(c) He baits him.
(d) He insults him.

4. Who is Ram Gupta?
(a) A cognitive psychologist.
(b) A philosopher.
(c) A perception researcher.
(d) A sound wave researcher.

5. What was C.'s job?
(a) Museum guard.
(b) Programmer analyst.
(c) Student.
(d) Marketing executive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which literary term describes the story about C.?

3. What is C.'s family like?

4. What do Richard and Harold Plover discuss in section VIII?

5. What is it that bothers Richard about Philip Lentz's deception?

(see the answer key)

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