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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 12, 13, 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story Andy tells about Edward, who follows Edward everywhere?
(a) His shadow.
(b) Ludwig, his dog.
(c) A bird with a broken wing.
(d) A ghost called Bernice.

2. When Andy and Claire first meet, what does Andy tell her he is doing in Palm Springs?
(a) Starting a new job.
(b) Trying to erase his past.
(c) Trying to reconnect with an old flame.
(d) Enjoying the sun.

3. In Chapter 12, what does Otis equate suburban houses to?
(a) Progress.
(b) Shopping malls.
(c) Fear of individual thought.
(d) Milk cartons.

4. While on their picnic, the friends spot a sedan filled with tourists from which country?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Japan.
(d) Canada.

5. After he quits his office job, what label does Dag give himself and his new lifestyle?
(a) Basement Person.
(b) A leech.
(c) A floater.
(d) Deadbeat Dag.

Short Answer Questions

1. Andy says moving to which location has improved the three friends' lives?

2. What is the meaning of the Japanese phrase, "shin jin rui"?

3. As Andy recalls in Chapter 4, after Dag won their bet, what did he do with the money?

4. What does Dag's brother Matthew do for a living?

5. What is Mr Takamichi's most valuable possession?

(see the answer key)

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