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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9 the narrator writes that he feels he's just a sick what?
(a) Poet.
(b) Clown.
(c) Artist.
(d) Drunk.

2. What does the narrator compare the black rocks to in Chapter 4?
(a) Prisons.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Vultures.
(d) Castles.

3. On what show did the narrator practice his poetry in Hollywood a year prior in Chapter 6?
(a) The Lawrence Welk Show.
(b) The Johnny Carson Show.
(c) The David Lahr Show.
(d) The Steve Allen Show.

4. What is the name of the pet mule of the local settlers in the book?
(a) Jojo.
(b) Bingo.
(c) Alf.
(d) Robert.

5. Who does Jack curse himself for returning to the cabin with later in Chapter 5?
(a) Cody Pomeray.
(b) George Baso.
(c) Dave Wain.
(d) Arthur Ma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the narrator say is "home" 3,000 miles away in Chapter 1?

2. What words does the narrator hear in the meadow in Chapter 9?

3. What name does the narrator refer to himself as a child in Chapter 7?

4. What does the narrator say he spends nights thinking about the usefulness of in Chapter 7?

5. Who does the narrator fantasize about talking to in Chapter 6?

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