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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what kind of films does Liz say she's seen men like Rob?
(a) Bad comedies.
(b) Richard Pryor films.
(c) Film noir.
(d) Doris Day films.

2. What does Rob think that Laura says when he calls her to tell her about a colleague's message in Chapter 25?
(a) "Go away."
(b) "Pigsty."
(c) "I love you."
(d) "Locusts."

3. What does Barry want to put up in the shop, which Rob refuses?
(a) A poster for his record.
(b) A poster for his band.
(c) A poster of ACDC.
(d) A banner for Marie.

4. The narrator says that in Bruce Springsteen songs you can either "stay and rot" or what?
(a) Escape and burn.
(b) Stay and burn.
(c) Fly and crash.
(d) Leave and rot.

5. What are the influences for Barry's band, according to him?
(a) The Beatles.
(b) Nirvana.
(c) Pavarotti.
(d) Mostly German.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator claim is his "secret" to seducing women?

2. What is Ian more known as to his neighbors and friends?

3. Where do Dick and Barry both live?

4. How many funerals has the narrator been to in the past (before the one in the novel)?

5. Who does Marie bring onstage for her encore in Chapter 6?

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