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

2. In Chapter 13, what does the character try to attribute his sweating to?
(a) Genetics.
(b) Nerves.
(c) Disease.
(d) Puberty.

3. How does the author present the quoted interviews in Chapter 14?
(a) By date of birth.
(b) By last name.
(c) By social security number.
(d) There is no order.

4. In Chapter 9, where does the author say he kept his notes for this novel?
(a) In a secret safe.
(b) His wallet.
(c) Computer files.
(d) Notebooks.

5. How does Chapter 1 explain the plot of this novel?
(a) It describes the main characters.
(b) It creates a strong setting.
(c) It doesn't.
(d) It discusses the major themes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claude travel in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 14, what does one interviewee say about getting reposted?

3. In Chapter 9, what name does the author give the society he lives in.

4. How does the author describe the man in Chapter 5?

5. In Chapter 13, what part of the character's body is not affected by the sweat attacks?

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