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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Buddhist philosophy of sex represent, according to Japhy?
(a) Perfect satisfaction
(b) Perfect need
(c) Perfect union
(d) Perfect lust

2. What breaks the silence between Ray and Japhy as they continue to hike the mountain?
(a) A loud crash
(b) Haiku
(c) Birds
(d) Bulldozers

3. With whom does Ray live in a ramshackle house near the University?
(a) Warren
(b) Alvah
(c) Joseph
(d) Japhy

4. What did Morley not bring with him on the camping trip?
(a) A sleeping bag
(b) A rain coat
(c) Food
(d) Water

5. Where was Ray staying before he arrives in Los Angeles at the beginning of the story?
(a) Mexico
(b) Texas
(c) Hawaii
(d) Washington

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Japhy casually mention to Ray, but does not explain to him at first?

2. What does Morley rent from the trail's lodge house?

3. From what state does Warren originate?

4. What mountain are the men about to hike?

5. What is the year in which the story begins?

(see the answer key)

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