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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Go Back to Your Precious Wife and Son.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impresses Vonnegut about the new version of the Random House dictionary?
(a) The inclusion of an atlas.
(b) The length of the book.
(c) The long list of editors.
(d) The latin background for each word.

2. What surprises the narrator and Anne about Grace's house?
(a) It is all brown.
(b) It is filled with expensive furniture.
(c) It is in poor shape.
(d) It is very small.

3. Where does the salesman eat lunch?
(a) The only eatery in town.
(b) A yacht club.
(c) A private house.
(d) A pub.

4. What does George do at the end of "Go Back to Your Precious Wife and Son?"
(a) Yell.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Cry.
(d) Frown.

5. Who is the narrator in "Long Walk to Forever?"
(a) Henry.
(b) An unknown third person.
(c) Newt.
(d) Catharine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Foster Portfolio," who left Foster the securities?

2. How does Vonnegut describe Random House's definitions?

3. What does Helene give Harry during their final performance?

4. What does Billy the Poet send Nancy?

5. What does Helene want to give Harry on opening night?

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