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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12, 13, 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, who does the author blame for problems with editing this novel?
(a) Agents.
(b) Lawyers.
(c) Publishers.
(d) Readers.

2. What is Merrill's middle name?
(a) Carol.
(b) Errol.
(c) Lehrl.
(d) Perril.

3. How does the author describe the man in Chapter 5?
(a) As lacking any motivation.
(b) As being an over-achiever.
(c) As being shy.
(d) As excelling in literary arts.

4. What is Dean's main concern in Chapter 6?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Religion.
(c) Education.
(d) Money.

5. In Chapter 6, what upsets Dean most about his relationship with his girlfriend?
(a) Their personal beliefs.
(b) Their distance from each other.
(c) Their lack of money.
(d) Their arguments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is described in Chapter 10?

2. In Chapter 9, why does the author single out the year 1985?

3. In the beginning Chapter 6, how old is Dean?

4. How does Chapter 1 explain the plot of this novel?

5. At the end of Chapter 9, what does the author question?

(see the answer key)

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