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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 30 through 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 19, how are the speakers identified?
(a) Most of them are not identified.
(b) By social security number.
(c) By job title.
(d) By full name.

2. How does David's father die after his arm is stuck in the train in Chapter 22?
(a) From hitting the wall of a train tunnel.
(b) From being dragged by the train.
(c) From his arm bleeding.
(d) From blood poisoning in his arm.

3. In Chapter 18, why do agents use Desk Names?
(a) Because they have to.
(b) To play tricks on each other.
(c) They don't use Desk Names.
(d) To feel powerful.

4. In Chapter 2, what ranking does Reynolds hold?
(a) GS-11.
(b) GS-9.
(c) GS-10.
(d) GS-8.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does David feel he did not live fully in his youth in Chapter 22?

4. What type of interviews has Stecyk prepared in Chapter 14?

5. In Chapter 17, what are IRS jobs compared to?

(see the answer key)

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