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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does the author say about financial gain relating to this novel?
(a) That he hopes to make more money than his previous book.
(b) That it is the only reason why he wrote it.
(c) That he has already made money off the book before publishing it.
(d) That it is not the reason why he wrote it.

2. Why does the author quote Mr. Glendenning in Chapter 9?
(a) As a fellow writer.
(b) As a fan.
(c) As a liar.
(d) As an authority figure.

3. What name does the author give himself in Chapter 9?
(a) David Wallace.
(b) Foster Wallace.
(c) David Foster.
(d) David Foster Wallace.

4. In Chapter 22, what happens after David's father's death?
(a) There are a series of lawsuits.
(b) David is unable to ride trains.
(c) David is awarded money from the head of public transportation.
(d) The newspaper calls to interview David.

5. How is Chapter 17 presented?
(a) As an interview.
(b) As a poem.
(c) As a quote.
(d) As a newspaper article.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Dean break up with his girlfriend in Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 6, what upsets Dean most about his relationship with his girlfriend?

3. What are Desk Names, as defined in Chapter 18?

4. In Chapter 9, who does the author say did most of the editing of this novel?

5. How are the interviews in Chapter 14 described?

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