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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A draft notice generally gives what amount of time before "induction" (21)?
(a) 45 days.
(b) 30 days.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 90 days.

2. What is NOT an element used to describe Barney?
(a) He is heavy-set.
(b) He has unusually wavy hair.
(c) He has a shaved head.
(d) He is in his late thirties.

3. What is Roni's position at P.P. Layouts where she works with Barney?
(a) Barney's assistant.
(b) Receptionist.
(c) Barney's manager.
(d) Salesperson.

4. To what location do people in the narrative have to go if they are drafted?
(a) Venus.
(b) Jupiter.
(c) Saturn.
(d) Mars.

5. In what city does Barney live at the start of the novel?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Portland.
(c) Seattle.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Richard is Emily's current husband, who is Emily's former husband?

2. Where had Roni worked before coming to work with Barney?

3. What is said to be Palmer Eldritch's job?

4. In what year had Richard's collection of vinyl records been melted by the heat?

5. Richard ventures to P.P. Layouts in an attempt to sell to the firm what type of objects made by Emily?

(see the answer key)

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