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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Man of Ideas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the danger of the writer's subject matter?
(a) He becomes grotesque himself.
(b) No one wants to read it.
(c) He doesn't fully understand it.
(d) He runs out of things to write.

2. What are Tom's political aspirations?
(a) To become mayor.
(b) To become chief of police.
(c) To become president.
(d) To become governor.

3. Why does the tall, dark girl originally come see Dr. Reefy?
(a) Because she needs help with her brother.
(b) Because her parents are ill.
(c) Because her tooth hurts.
(d) Because she is pregnant.

4. How does Louise Bently describe her relationship with Jesse's farm?
(a) Worthless.
(b) Relaxing.
(c) Toxic.
(d) Memorable.

5. What does Dr. Reefy write on the scraps of paper he keeps in his pockets?
(a) Addresses.
(b) Prescriptions.
(c) Phone numbers.
(d) Thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dr. Parcival live?

2. Why does Dr. Parcival say he does not have many patients?

3. What does Jesse want to use his land for?

4. What does David make that he always carries with him?

5. Who says they are "too greedy for glory"?

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