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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which periodical requesting a quote from Nick Naylor in Chapter 1 annoys him?
(a) The Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) Time Magazine.
(d) USA Today.

2. What is the topic of the story of the audience member who interrupts Nick Naylor at the conference in the Prologue?
(a) A friend who lost a jaw from chewing tobacco.
(b) A parent who had emphesema.
(c) A relative who died of lung cancer.
(d) Her own struggle with lung disease.

3. What fictional newspaper does Heather Holloway work for?
(a) Washington Sentinel.
(b) Washington Dealer.
(c) Washington Courier.
(d) Washington Moon.

4. How does Oprah treat Nick Naylor backstage in Chapter 5?
(a) She is confrontational.
(b) She is flirty.
(c) She is friendly.
(d) She is cold.

5. What creative way does a man say he will kill Naylor in a message given to him by Gazelle in Chapter 7?
(a) Pouring tar down his throat.
(b) Skin him alive.
(c) Tie him to four horses and geeing them up.
(d) Bury him to his neck by an anthill.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 9, what does the Captain insist be done for Nick?

2. In Chapter 9, what words does Heather use to describe Nick's assertion that he works for tobacco to pay the rent?

3. For what organization did Carlton used to work?

4. What city does the Captain live and work in?

5. At the end of Chapter 9, what does Heather say attracts her to Nick?

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