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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator characterize the persona Peggy acquired in high school?
(a) Imperturbable and cool.
(b) Affectionate and loyal.
(c) Tough and intimidating.
(d) Tender and fragile.

2. What is Peggy’s father’s line of work?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Truck driver.
(d) Priest.

3. Who was the first poet Lee invited to Stillwater College?
(a) Sylvia Plath.
(b) Mark Strand.
(c) Anne Sexton.
(d) Gregory Corso.

4. What does the narrator say Karen will have to do before her mother’s parents will allow her to come visit?
(a) Break up with Temple.
(b) Graduate college.
(c) Get a job.
(d) Get her mother to quit dealing drugs.

5. What famous author does Lee turn to, in Peggy’s absence?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Montaigne.
(c) Milton.
(d) Ovid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lee’s bête noir on the Stillwater Review board?

2. How does the narrator characterize Lomax?

3. Where did Lee Fleming go to college?

4. Where does the narrator say that pre-trial hearings unofficially take place?

5. How does Lee console himself after he finds that Byrdie’s perfections make him feel bad about himself?

(see the answer key)

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