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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stofsky often feels unloved and freakish due to ______________________.
(a) his continual rejection by women.
(b) his lack of true friends.
(c) his inability to get published.
(d) his mother's commitment to an insane asylum.

2. While reading poetry, Stofsky wonders if he is having a wonderful experience or ___________________.
(a) is tripping.
(b) going crazy.
(c) is unconscious.
(d) is drunk.

3. What branch of the service did Paul serve in during World War II?
(a) Air Force.
(b) Army.
(c) Navy.
(d) Marines.

4. Stofsky begins to wonder if God could be __________________.
(a) the devil.
(b) himself.
(c) nonexistent.
(d) insane.

5. Both Paul and Gene have written __________________.
(a) novels.
(b) a thesis.
(c) short stories.
(d) Letters to the Editor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Paul grow up?

2. Why is Kathryn irritated at Paul when she returns home from work?

3. Who helps Gene in his involvement with the woman in #55?

4. What lie does Paul tell Gene in order to get him to come out for a drink?

5. What does Kathryn later tell Paul when she calls him from work?

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