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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After thinking about Inverarity for the afternoon in Chapter 1, what does Oedipa suddenly remember?
(a) A letter last year from Inverarity.
(b) An urgent phone call from Inverarity asking her for help.
(c) A three a.m. phone call last year from Inverarity.
(d) A marriage proposal from Inverarity.

2. What does Mucho Maas suffer from on a regular basis?
(a) A crisis of conscience.
(b) A crisis of sadness.
(c) Acute consciousness.
(d) Migraines.

3. As the novel begins, Mrs. Oedipa Maas arrives home from where?
(a) A funeral.
(b) A bar.
(c) A Tupperware party.
(d) A psychiatrist appointment.

4. What does Funch, Mucho's boss, tell Mucho he is going to do in the first chapter of the novel?
(a) Curb Mucho's use of credit cards.
(b) Tape all Mucho's office interactions.
(c) Cancel Mucho's raise.
(d) Tape all Mucho's phone conversations.

5. What has Oedipa noticed about her life before she embarks on her journey?
(a) A lack of intensity.
(b) A lot of stress.
(c) A lack of adventure.
(d) A lack of romance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Hilarius call Oedipa at 3 a.m.?

2. After Oedipa has lunch with her lawyer, what does he ask her to do?

3. What does Oedipa tell Dr. Hilarius that she doesn't trust?

4. Dr. Hilarius has a theory that faces are like what?

5. What will Oedipa have revelations about as she completes her task for Pierce Inverarity?

(see the answer key)

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