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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The unnamed narrator compares the experience of looking at Judd's works with the experience of looking at what other object?
(a) The third eye.
(b) The Holy Grail.
(c) The Grand Canyon.
(d) Stonehenge.

2. Liz tells the author that he will "do the twilight-sedation thing because" (64) he is a what?
(a) A scaredy cat.
(b) A loser.
(c) A weakling.
(d) A trainwreck.

3. Which element of the physical world never gives the unnamed narrator a "little thrill" (107)?
(a) Built space.
(b) The natural world.
(c) The ocean.
(d) The sky.

4. The pills used to treat the unnamed narrator's heart condition "have the paradoxical effect of causing a minor tremor in" (163) what part of his body?
(a) His knee.
(b) His throat.
(c) His foot.
(d) His hand.

5. The scene at the bar in Part Two: The Golden Vanity transitions to a scene in which the author appears to speak with which character?
(a) Liza.
(b) Mary.
(c) Dr. Roberts.
(d) Hannah.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people in total have drinks together on the occasion when the author and Hannah first meet?

2. Alena puts the pieces of a shattered sculpture by which artist into the unnamed narrator's hands?

3. After the art showing, when the unnamed narrator goes to dinner at Cochineal, which character gets interrupted each time he tries to contribute to the conversation?

4. The distinguished female author and the unnamed narrator both order what dish?

5. What task is the unnamed narrator supposed to be working on during the residency?

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