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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Here There Is No Why.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Odilo Unverdorben live most comfortably?
(a) Germany.
(b) On board the ship to Europe.
(c) Lisbon.
(d) Salerno.

2. How often does "the Agent" visit Hamilton de Souza/John Young?
(a) Twice a month.
(b) Every week.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Once every other month.

3. What does the narrator see upon waking at the beginning of the book?
(a) Doctors all around.
(b) Main Street, USA.
(c) Corpses all around.
(d) His house.

4. How does the narrator feel about John Young's experience in the hospital?
(a) Proud.
(b) Inspired.
(c) Traumatized.
(d) Indifferent.

5. What term does the narrator coin to describe the act of eating?
(a) "Vomitorium."
(b) "Going to the restaurant."
(c) "Feasting."
(d) "Celebration of food."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Uncle Pepi keep in a box on his desk?

2. What does the narrator think Tod Friendly would do at the food store?

3. How often does John Young work out?

4. When could John Young see stars in the city for first time?

5. When Hamilton de Souza puts together the pieces of a torn picture, who does the narrator think he recognizes in the photo?

(see the answer key)

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