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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, pages 39-73.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Josh start to limit his possessions?
(a) In 6th grade.
(b) When his mother died.
(c) In 8th grade.
(d) From early childhood.

2. What did the author of 'The Gospel According to Larry' put at the beginning of each chapter?
(a) Quotes from the Bible.
(b) Quotes from different authors.
(c) Quotes from the Unabomber.
(d) Quotes from Thoreau.

3. What does Tashjian's editor think of the manuscript?
(a) She thinks it needs a lot of work.
(b) She is uncertain about its origins.
(c) She wants to publish it.
(d) She does not want to publish it.

4. What claim do people make about Josh Swensen?
(a) That he is bipolar.
(b) That he hates society.
(c) That he was institutionalized.
(d) That he is violent.

5. What does Josh Swensen supplement the manuscript with?
(a) Music CDs.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Personal diary pages.
(d) A DVD.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Josh's response to what Tashjian tells him?

2. How did Josh answer inquiries about his identity?

3. When does Tashjian hear from the person who gave her the manuscript next?

4. What is Beth telling Josh at the beginning of 'The Gospel According to Larry'?

5. Who is Larry?

(see the answer key)

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