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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 52 - 68.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What drug was introduced about five years into Walt's illness, leading to a remission for him?
(a) Glivec.
(b) Restic.
(c) Antidan.
(d) Virtec.

2. In whose yard does the author describe the bird landing in "Not Only..."?
(a) Pat's.
(b) Ingrid's.
(c) Michael's.
(d) Ivan's.

3. During what annual event does the author say he has had his deepest naps in "Public Lying Down"?
(a) Easter Sunday.
(b) The Super Bowl.
(c) Christmas dinner.
(d) Thanksgiving dinner.

4. Where is the author's house that he describes in "Among the Rewards of My Sloth..."?
(a) Chicago, Illinois.
(b) Bloomington, Indiana.
(c) Los Angeles, California.
(d) New York, New York.

5. Who recorded the song "Stay" that is part of the title of an essay in the book?
(a) Michael Jackson.
(b) Lisa Loeb.
(c) Ben Lerner.
(d) Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. What movie about the Supreme Court case that banned the ban on interracial marriage does the author describe in "Weirdly Untitled"?

2. What is the name of the West Indian joint with the best roti the author says he has ever had in "Umbrella in the Cafe"?

3. What was tested on Vertus Hardiman?

4. Where did the author's father work at Red Barn, according to hsi narrative in "The Negreeting"?

5. What book does the author describe Susan Blake giving him in "Cuplicking"?

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