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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 437 - 455.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe his own face in a photo of him and his work associates?
(a) Lifeless and lacking in intelligence.
(b) Bland and lacking interest.
(c) Bright and friendly.
(d) Aging and lacking potential promotion.

2. What does the author advise people to do if they feel they must disclose information about themselves to others?
(a) Not to talk about family.
(b) Lie.
(c) Use a pseudonym.
(d) Don't discuss feelings.

3. Who hates to read the newspaper?
(a) Soares.
(b) The office boy.
(c) Vasquez.
(d) The narrator's mother.

4. What does the narrator say that people who must experience things directly lack?
(a) Religion.
(b) Imagination.
(c) Faith.
(d) Money.

5. Who is Omar Khayyám?
(a) A fortune teller.
(b) A king.
(c) A religious leader.
(d) A sage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poet has helped the narrator perfect his vision of the world?

2. What, in addition to dreaming, does the narrator say makes up his life?

3. The narrator says he does not need fast automobiles to understand what speed is like. How does he experience speed?

4. What does autumn remind the narrator?

5. Why will all writing be imperfect, according to the narrator?

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