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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Preface to The Child Runs Deep in Filidor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which verb does the teacher want the students to translate even though they are not interested?
(a) Folleo.
(b) Colleo.
(c) Dolleo.
(d) Molleo.

2. Which of the following nicknames does Dr. Pimko give to Joey?
(a) Little Chickie.
(b) Little Puppy.
(c) Little Bunny.
(d) Little Fishie.

3. According to the narrator, what are all underdeveloped artists bound to create?
(a) Brilliant art.
(b) Mediocre art.
(c) They will not be creating art at all.
(d) Terrible art.

4. In the dream, how does Joey react when he sees a younger apparition of himself waving to him?
(a) He shakes hands with the apparition.
(b) He slaps the apparition in the face.
(c) He runs away from the apparition.
(d) He waves back to the apparition.

5. How does the narrator feel about literary critics who hold fast to the iron-clad rules of construction?
(a) He is confused by them.
(b) He ignores them.
(c) He admires them.
(d) He ridicules them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an excuse students give in the English classroom to ensure they won't have to speak about the assigned poetry?

2. What is the name of the gang of boys Kneadus puts together?

3. Which of the following adjectives does Pimko use to describe the children on the playground in his notes?

4. Where does Joey think he is going in life?

5. Who declares the winner of the dual?

(see the answer key)

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