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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when 'Larry's' work becomes popular?
(a) Josh's anonymity is compromised.
(b) Christy refuses to publish his work.
(c) Larry signs a book contract.
(d) He splits with Josh.

2. What does the person who gives Janet Tashjian the manuscript of 'The Gospel According to Larry' say about how she can reach him?
(a) That she can email.
(b) That she can call.
(c) That it is impossible.
(d) That she can send him a message.

3. Who is Larry?
(a) A pseudonym for Josh.
(b) The main character.
(c) The author.
(d) Josh's antagonist.

4. What problem does Tashjian have with Josh's book as she works on it?
(a) She finds it occasionally devoid of meaning.
(b) She has to fix his grammar all the time.
(c) She does not always know what he means.
(d) She finds him hopelessly naïve in places.

5. What does Josh expect to study in college?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) He does not expect to go to college.
(c) Religion.
(d) Music.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tashjian characterize Josh's attitude while he is listening to Beth?

2. What did the author of 'The Gospel According to Larry' put at the beginning of each chapter?

3. Where does Josh go to visit with his mother's spirit?

4. What is Josh fighting against?

5. What is Josh's medium for conducting this fight?

(see the answer key)

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