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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 finds his own poetry to be ________________.
(a) pedantic.
(b) brilliant.
(c) inspired.
(d) adolescent.

2. Where does Paul's wife work?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A college.
(d) A public relations firm.

3. What is Gene's last name?
(a) Paulson.
(b) Pearson.
(c) Pasternak.
(d) Preston.

4. When Paul cannot concentrate on his book, he goes out because he is ______________.
(a) sad.
(b) restless.
(c) lacking inspiration.
(d) angry.

5. What does Waters do to Stofsky's wristwatch?
(a) Throws it in the commode.
(b) Smashes it.
(c) Steals it.
(d) Sells it.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whose apartment does Paul go to later that night?

2. Stofsky often feels unloved and freakish due to ______________________.

3. What does Paul give to Gene one night when they are at a bar?

4. Which girl does Gene take away from the party?

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

(see the answer key)

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