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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, The Purifying Ritual.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a result of the problem in the classroom, Coleman decides to return to the __________ and to resign as the dean.
(a) Military.
(b) Office world.
(c) Classroom.
(d) Civilian life.

2. What did Coleman suffer quite often when he was young because of his name and to what it could refer?
(a) Bullying.
(b) Racism.
(c) Paternalism.
(d) Mistaken identity.

3. What does Coleman want to do with his life once he gets out of the military?
(a) Get married.
(b) Become a poet.
(c) Go back to boxing.
(d) Become a banker.

4. What is the profession of the woman with whom Coleman Silk is having an affair?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Cleaning woman.
(d) Prostitute.

5. Coleman watches a group of people who are likely members of the _________ classes and he thinks he should be one of them.
(a) Advanced placement.
(b) African Studies.
(c) Greek.
(d) Elderhostel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Delphine try to do in order to rectify the mistake she makes on her email?

2. What would happen if Coleman decided to do poorly in a few classes?

3. What ended up bringing Iris and Coleman closer together during their marriage?

4. Coleman and Iris married more out of convenience and companionship than out of _________.

5. Which symphony's open rehearsal are Nathan and Coleman attending?

(see the answer key)

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