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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gets the attention of two men while the girl talks with the person who checks on her at the beginning of the book?
(a) The mention of an actress.
(b) The name of the girl's school.
(c) The political discussion.
(d) The girl's name.

2. What time of day does the girl get to the place she wanted to see during the unexpected stop?
(a) Noon.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Evening.
(d) Midnight.

3. What causes the unexpected stop at the beginning of the book?
(a) A medical emergency.
(b) A thunderstorm.
(c) A broken gauge.
(d) A loss of gas.

4. What is the occupation of the person who is called to repair what was broken as Cecelia and her father are about to head home?
(a) Telephone repairman.
(b) Welder.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Cutter.

5. Who tries to commit suicide in Chapter 3?
(a) An actress.
(b) A cameraman.
(c) A janitor.
(d) A screenwriter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cecelia's father talking about when she finds him after her flight?

2. Who wants to bring a group to the studio lot after Stahr hears about the attempted suicide?

3. What is Boxley's occupation?

4. How does someone try to commit suicide in Chapter 3?

5. How much time has Stahr set aside for a conference about a new movie?

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