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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gloria say she wants Nembutals?
(a) She wants to feel more sociable.
(b) She wants to be able to concentrate.
(c) She wants to kill herself.
(d) She needs to sleep before an interview.

2. What author does David like to quote?
(a) J.R. Tolkien.
(b) Albert Camus.
(c) C.S. Lewis.
(d) Stephen King.

3. What kind of place is Synanon?
(a) A drug rehab center.
(b) An IT center.
(c) A meditation center.
(d) An alcohol rehab center.

4. What does exegesis mean?
(a) A journal that examines deep personal feelings.
(b) A written order that tells people to leave their town.
(c) The process of losing one's mind.
(d) A piece of writing that interprets part of the scripture.

5. What reason does Horse Lover Fat give Gloria for not killing herself?
(a) She has so much to look forward to.
(b) Life gets better.
(c) She doesn't believe there is a heaven.
(d) It would have a bad effect on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of car does the author say he clambered into in the middle of Gloria's funeral?

2. What type of pills are Nembutals?

3. What church does David follow?

4. Why did Bob say he took no action against Synanon?

5. What color was Horselover Fat spiritually haunted by?

(see the answer key)

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