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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Prairie given access to?
(a) Their pool and sauna.
(b) Their vehicle.
(c) Their spiritual center.
(d) Their computer database.

3. What sets off the theme music?
(a) The business card from Takeshi Fumimota.
(b) Prairie's phone.
(c) DL's pager.
(d) Electronic surveillance.

4. Where does Zoyd plan to hold his display?
(a) The radio station.
(b) The television station.
(c) The Log Jam Bar.
(d) The Cucumber Lounge.

5. What is the College of the Surf?
(a) A beach club.
(b) A scuba shop.
(c) An enclave of hippie activity.
(d) A surfers club.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often must Zoyd perform this task to maintain his benefits.

2. What do Frenesi and her husband have in common?

3. What was the College of the Surf originally established as?

4. What radical film group is Frenesi part of when DL meets her?

5. Who is the wealthy buyer who picks up DL at auction?

(see the answer key)

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