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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 – 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Yasmin born?
(a) Eritrea.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Haiti.
(d) Texas.

2. What do Casey and the other waiters call Tony and Dana?
(a) The CFA Group.
(b) The Twisted Sister.
(c) The WDT Group.
(d) The Kraken.

3. Who is Mary Hand rumored to have dated?
(a) Tom Waits.
(b) Rod Stewart.
(c) Alec Baldwin.
(d) David Byrne.

4. Who is the author that hosts the party Muriel takes Casey to in Chapter 4?
(a) Richard Wilson.
(b) Victor Dias.
(c) Silas Martin.
(d) Oscar Kolton.

5. In what year is the narrative set in Chapter 1?
(a) 1997.
(b) 1985.
(c) 1981.
(d) 1999.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the head chef for dinner at Iris that is described as even-tempered?

2. What does Casey say is the next language she wants to learn in the beginning of the novel?

3. Where does Casey say Harry is going with the new busboy in Chapter 1?

4. How far does Casey bike from home to work at Iris?

5. Where is Alejandro from?

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