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Valis Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fat name the invader Zebra?
(a) It ris always running scared.
(b) It blends into its enviroment.
(c) It has a viscious kick.
(d) It has a viscious bite.

2. For what reason does the author state Gloria killed herself?
(a) For nihilism.
(b) To make a point.
(c) For a joke.
(d) For something to do.

3. What language did Jesus speak?
(a) Italian.
(b) Aramaic.
(c) Arabic.
(d) French.

4. What planet did Zebra come from?
(a) Hope.
(b) Sirius.
(c) Liptus.
(d) Tranton.

5. What language had Beth studied at college?
(a) Russian.
(b) German.
(c) French.
(d) Greek.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which part of America does the author say there isn't a sane person left?

2. Who is Johnny Carson interviewing on his TV show in this section?

3. For which 1977 novel does the author say he used some of Fat's notes?

4. Why is the author furious that doctors saved Sherri?

5. What does the author say Kevin lived to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Maurice think Sherri is a rip off merchant?

2. Who does Fat think are the three eyed people?

3. What does Fat do with Gloria the day she visits him?

4. Describe the picture of Gloria that Mrs. Knudson sends Horselover Fat?

5. What vision does Fat have in March 1974?

6. What problems is Fat having with his health in this section?

7. Which of Fat's material does the author use for his book Through a Scanner Darkly?

8. Why did Gloria eventually decide to kill herself?

9. How does the author describe Fat's apartment in Santa Ana?

10. What happened to Kevin's cat?

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