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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21: The Sublime Wonder of Human Physicality - Chapter 26: Return of the Rash.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of Buckminster Fuller's guiding principles says, "I will forge my journey" in a particular way "to keep accepting and totally boneheaded notions from blinding me to truth" (7). What is that the particular way the principle says one's journey should be forged?
(a) Without pause.
(b) With others.
(c) Fearlessly.
(d) Alone.

2. From what source does Sebastian get the money for the supplies for the first round of posters?
(a) A loan from Janice.
(b) A loan from Meredith.
(c) A loan from Mr. Whitcomb.
(d) A loan from Nana.

3. What does Sebastian show Jared to keep him calm when he is lying prostrate on the bathroom floor of the church?
(a) Photos of his dead parents.
(b) His guitar pick collection.
(c) Song lyrics.
(d) The gig poster prototype.

4. When Nana is allowed to go home after three days in the hospital, what are her first words to Sebastian after she calls his name in the night?
(a) "You are mine" (30).
(b) "I am yours" (30).
(c) "Carry on without me" (30).
(d) "Your parents would be proud" (30).

5. About what location does Nana ask Sebastian out of the blue whether he has ever visited, causing him to think she really is clairvoyant?
(a) A regular family home.
(b) A chapel.
(c) A library.
(d) A record store.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to get Janice off her case, what does Meredith say she has been staying up late doing?

2. What does Sebastian notice in a tree outside Jared's house the first time he visits him?

3. When Nana opens her eyes and speaks to Sebastian just before he leaves the hospital the day of her stroke, what does she say?

4. What does Nana hope her modification of the geodesic dome will achieve?

5. What drug does Janice say that Jared still has in his system upon his return from the hospital?

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