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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Desert, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what topic does Sigh repeatedly expound in the Chapter 12?
(a) American foreign policy.
(b) Life and death.
(c) The Hindu firmament.
(d) The desert.

2. In Chapter 2, James says that Kathryn once attacked him with what household item?
(a) A meat tenderizer.
(b) A desk lamp.
(c) A letter opener.
(d) A potato peeler.

3. In Chapter 4, James marvels that he can barely read the Greek writing on what?
(a) A rail map.
(b) A gyro stand menu.
(c) His passport stamp.
(d) A box of oatmeal.

4. In Chapter 10, where does James say he is traveling instead of Kuwait?
(a) Russia.
(b) Brazil.
(c) China.
(d) India.

5. What unfortunate incident happens on James's second day of driving with Tap in Chapter 8?
(a) He makes a disparaging comment about Kathryn.
(b) He falls asleep at the wheel.
(c) He runs over a dog.
(d) He gets a flat tire.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what has Volterra recently done that has made headlines?

2. Who is Mrs. Helen?

3. Who is Hardeman?

4. Which of the following is not a named object that Tap and James debate the meaning of in Chapter 1?

5. What is Janet Ruffing doing when James decides to sleep with her in Chapter 9?

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