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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: The Golden Vanity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the author reaches the bar in Dumbo, what is hanging outside the bar in lieu of a sign?
(a) An exposed light bulb.
(b) A noose.
(c) A barber pole.
(d) A set of prayer flags.

2. Alex remarks at the museum that she is how old "and single" (7) in the narrative present?
(a) 41.
(b) 29.
(c) 36.
(d) 32.

3. "The author" (54) inhabits what role in the short story entitled "The Golden Vanity" that acts as the entirety of Part Two of 10:04?
(a) Antagonist.
(b) Protagonist.
(c) Voice of reason.
(d) Fool.

4. Liza laughingly compares the author to which historical figure once he announces that he will opt for local anesthesia?
(a) Stalin.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Patton.
(d) Joan of Arc.

5. What event had the narrator and his agent just celebrated with a fancy dinner in Chelsea?
(a) The narrator's previous novel had been purchased for movie rights.
(b) The agent's promotion.
(c) The narrator's next novel had been a hot commodity among the major publishing houses.
(d) The narrator's newest novel has just been completed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What body of water do Liza and the author reach just before the author says he has decided to opt for local anesthesia?

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

3. Liza tells the author that he would save how many dollars by opting for local anesthesia?

4. The author states that in what month, his walks with Liza are dominated by conversation about methods of sedation?

5. The reader is reminded that the unnamed narrator had planned to use the name Hannah in his novel to represent which of his real acquaintances?

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