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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How often must Zoyd perform this task to maintain his benefits.
(a) Once a year.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Twice a year.
(d) Once every three months.

3. What does Hector want Zoyd to do?
(a) Have breakfast with him.
(b) Meet him at the bowling alley the next day.
(c) Take him out for lunch.
(d) Go out for dinner with him.

4. What happens to her file as a result?
(a) It is returned to her.
(b) It is transferred.
(c) It is deleted.
(d) It is published.

5. What is different this year about the glass window?
(a) It is reinforced.
(b) It is stunt glass made of sugar.
(c) It is smaller.
(d) It is framed with metal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year does this novel open in?

2. What does Zoyd usually do?

3. What does Hector want Zoyd to do?

4. Why does Hector leave quickly?

5. What is Zoyd Wheeler's source of income?

(see the answer key)

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