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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, it is revealed that Grady's father worked in what position?
(a) Firefighter.
(b) Chef.
(c) Police officer.
(d) Doctor.

2. What is the title of the film discussed by three characters in Chapter 13?
(a) Citizen Kane.
(b) The Godfather.
(c) They Shoot Horses, Don't They?.
(d) Catch-22.

3. Grady discovers in Chapter 14 that James has stolen a jacket that formerly belonged to whom?
(a) Joe DiMaggio.
(b) Cher.
(c) Marilyn Monroe.
(d) Liberace.

4. What does Grady name as the reason behind his inability to finish Wonder Boys?
(a) An overabundance of content.
(b) A lack of interest in the characters.
(c) Writer's block.
(d) An overabundance of style.

5. How many years before narrative present did Grady and Emily begin their courtship?
(a) 8.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what letter of the alphabet does Grady refer to the guest speaker featured in Chapter 10?

2. The setting of Chapter 8 is the home of the family with which last name?

3. In Chapter 5, Grady goes to Sara's house and she informs him of what fact?

4. The brothers featured at the center of the novel Wonder Boys reside in which state?

5. Who was the first character to ever suggest that Crabtree may one day be Grady's literary editor?

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