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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, Part 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though the author says "Jet-Man," to what profession is it assumed he is referring?
(a) Hot-tub repair man.
(b) Air traffic controller.
(c) Pilot.
(d) Astronaut.

2. What film is mentioned in "The Face of Garbo"?
(a) Les Miserables.
(b) All About Eve.
(c) La Strada.
(d) Queen Christina.

3. "Republicans are always 'extremists' looting _____." Finish this quote from "The Blue Guide."
(a) Libraries.
(b) Spain.
(c) Churches.
(d) France.

4. Which popular cartoon character is mentioned in "Wine and Milk"?
(a) Donald Duck.
(b) Popeye.
(c) Superman.
(d) Winnie the Pooh.

5. The author claims that according to the magazine article in "Novels and Children," women are what sort of species?
(a) "Superior."
(b) "Naive."
(c) "Homogenous."
(d) "Inspirational."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two organizations are referred to in "Operation Margarine"?

2. What pop-culture icon is Garbo contrasted to in "The Face of Garbo"?

3. What does the author say the readers of the magazine he speaks of are entitled to in "Ornamental Cooking"?

4. Where was this meeting on soaps mentioned in "Soap Powders and Detergents"?

5. In "The Nautilus and the Drunken Boat," the ship is an emblem of what?

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