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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six, Coma Baby Lives.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the narrator hope to meet in the club?
(a) A movie star.
(b) The kind of girl who would not be in a place like that.
(c) The co-worker of his dreams, Clara Tillinghast.
(d) His ex-wife Amanda.

2. Does the narrator enjoy dancing with Elaine?
(a) Yes, he loves her dance steps and her hard-edged look.
(b) Yes, she is a beautiful model and a great person.
(c) No, she is a horrible dancer and steps on his feet.
(d) No, he does not find her attractive or interesting.

3. What is Tad Allagash's main goal in life?
(a) He hopes one day to become mayor of New York City.
(b) He strives to have more fun than anyone else in New York City.
(c) He is an athlete and constantly training for the Olympic games.
(d) He is doctor and is working fervently to cure cancer.

4. What river is the narrator gazing across?
(a) The Ohio River.
(b) The East River.
(c) The Mississippi River.
(d) The Hudson River.

5. What reservations did the narrator's father have about Amanda?
(a) He feared Amanda would discover that his son was an imbecile.
(b) He feared she would not like the east coast.
(c) He feared the differences in their backgrounds would come between them.
(d) He found her unfriendly and feared she would not warm up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon his return to the office, what has the narrator forgotten?

2. How many siblings does Vicky have?

3. Where did the narrator first meet Amanda?

4. Why does the narrator not want to have lunch with Alex?

5. Where does Alex suspect homosexuality "comes from"?

(see the answer key)

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