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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, What Maniac Conceived It?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the favorite piece of literature of Coleman's father, according to the book?
(a) A Midsummer Night's Dream.
(b) Hamlet.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Othello.

2. What does Coleman tell Iris of his family and their history?
(a) He says they have disowned him.
(b) He reveals their racial background.
(c) He says he is an orphan.
(d) He says they want him to marry a Jewish girl.

3. What caused Coleman Silk's wife to die during the investigation into the comments he made during a class?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Broken heart.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Cancer.

4. What ended up bringing Iris and Coleman closer together during their marriage?
(a) The investigation.
(b) His affair.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Her disease.

5. Coleman saw Delphine as an intelligent, if over-___________ young woman when he hired her.
(a) Ambitious.
(b) Eager.
(c) Educated.
(d) Sexualized.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Coleman visit in Norfolk while he was in the military, causing him to be recognized for his heritage?

2. The investigation into Coleman's potential racist remark found him to be ______________.

3. Nathan sees ___________ and Coleman one Saturday in August while attending the symphony.

4. The vet helping Lester encourages Les to eat in a ___________ restaurant until he is comfortable with the people.

5. ____________ was also an abstract painter and a poet.

(see the answer key)

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