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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tom Rachman live at the start of Chapter 1?
(a) Rome.
(b) Nice.
(c) Paris.
(d) Milan.

2. What does Kathleen think of Arthur's article?
(a) It can be given to a real writer to improved on.
(b) It is unpublishable.
(c) It is the best he ever wrote.
(d) It is a mediocre article.

3. Who is Lloyd's wife having an affair with?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) A local artist.
(c) A co-worker.
(d) A diplomat.

4. What is Lloyd not able to bring himself to do?
(a) Ask his wife to pay the rent.
(b) Move back to New York.
(c) Call in a favor with a friend.
(d) Leave his wife.

5. What does Arthur do after the article runs?
(a) He says nothing.
(b) He complains to Kathleen.
(c) He talks to the publisher.
(d) He talks to Okely directly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was running the day-to-day operating of the newspaper Lloyd works for at his inception?

2. Were does Lloyd Burko live at the start of Chapter 1?

3. What did Ott buy in 1954?

4. Why does Lloyd have to make another appointment with his son?

5. Who was the publisher of the newspaper Lloyd works for at its inception?

(see the answer key)

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