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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 13, what part of the character's body is not affected by the sweat attacks?
(a) No part is unaffected.
(b) His feet.
(c) His back.
(d) His hair.

2. In Chapter 9, what does the author say was once pitted against efficacy?
(a) Ideals.
(b) The public.
(c) Faith.
(d) Government.

3. How does Claude know Reynolds?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They lived on the same block growing up.
(c) They used to work together.
(d) They used to be roommates.

4. In Chapter 2, where is Claude reassigned?
(a) Illinois.
(b) Michigan.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Ohio.

5. What does the character in Chapter 13 do when a sweat attack begins in public?
(a) He lies on the ground.
(b) He takes off his shirt.
(c) He tries to hide.
(d) He makes a joke.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What name does the author give himself in Chapter 9?

3. How does the author present the quoted interviews in Chapter 14?

4. Why does the author say he was given a new social security number?

5. In Chapter 9, who does the author blame for problems with editing this novel?

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