Three-Martini Lunch Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does the author choose to set this part of the story in San Francisco? (from Chapters 39 – 49)

Because it is a natural, romantic refuge from New York’s past-paced career-oriented culture.

Because Miles dislikes New York and needs to find a new home.

Because it is close to Hollywood and allows the characters the chance to act in new roles.

Because Miles needed to get away from Janet and their relationship problems.

2.

What does Cliff assume about Miles based on the colour of his skin? (from Chapter 1 – 4)

That he is a secretary.

That he is a bicycle messenger.

That he is a Jazz musician.

That he is a bank teller.

3.

What is the significance of Miles’ father’s journal? (from Chapters 50 – 59)

He reconciles his childhood memories with his father’s life story in order to feel closer to him.

It discourages him from his dream of being a writer.

He discovers aspects of his parent’s marriage that he did not know about before.

He realizes that his journey was fruitless and that he should return to New York at once.

4.

Why is Miles hesitant to look for his father’s wartime journals in California? (from Chapter 9 – 12)

Because there were rumors about his discharge.

Because he is worried about his stepfather Wendell’s reaction.

Because he does not want to leave his little brother behind.

Because Clarence made him afraid of the military.

5.

What cultural generation do these characters belong to? (from Chapter 1 – 4)

The beat generation.

The punk generation.

The lost generation.

The hippie generation.

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