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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unusual event occurs on a flight Zoyd is on?
(a) A group of doctors deal with a medical emergency.
(b) A riot occurs on the plane to Jamaica.
(c) He gets a job offer to work in Hawaii.
(d) Another plane joins them in midair to allow soldiers to board.

2. What ability does Isaiah have that benefits him?
(a) He is articulate.
(b) He is handsome.
(c) He is charming.
(d) He is very persuasive.

3. What mistake does DL make in Japan?
(a) She gives the Vibrating Palm to Takeshi.
(b) She agrees to Wayvones plan.
(c) She forgets her cover story.
(d) She loses her nerve.

4. What is Wayvone's plan for DL?
(a) To keep her in a brothel and make money on her.
(b) To pay her back for refusing to help him with Vond's murder.
(c) To take her back to the United States.
(d) To have her pose as a prostitute to attract Vond and kill him.

5. What does Pynchon call the television?
(a) The black hole.
(b) The idiot box.
(c) The Boob.
(d) The Tuge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Captain offer passengers as compensation for the inconvenience?

2. What does Trent tell Zoyd about his home?

3. What is Zoyd told by the card's owner?

4. What is on the business card Zoyd is given?

5. What does Zoyd advise Prairie's boyfriend to do?

(see the answer key)

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