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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what does the narrator jump in despair?
(a) One foot.
(b) His hat.
(c) A puddle.
(d) His jacket.

2. Who does the narrator say invented conscience?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Kant.
(c) Kierkegaard.
(d) Aristotle.

3. About what does the narrator joke to himself as he talks to himself in his room?
(a) Fish.
(b) His landlady.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Writing.

4. With what does the narrator insist the cart of potatoes is filled?
(a) Cabbage.
(b) Beetroot.
(c) Turnips.
(d) Lettuce.

5. Why does Queeny think the narrator has been fired from Christie's?
(a) Tardiness.
(b) Dishonesty.
(c) Poor appearance.
(d) Stealing bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator do as he walks out backwards?

2. What sound does the narrator hear when he is working in the sailor's room?

3. What happens to the narrator after visiting the grocer's for the second time?

4. What is the Copégoro unloading?

5. What is the Copégoro carrying to Leeds?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who lives in the family room?

2. Why does the narrator put himself in view of The Chief?

3. What convinces the narrator that he is sane?

4. Why do you think Ylayali is disappointed in the narrator?

5. Why does the narrator not speak to the woman in black when he first sees her outside his apartment?

6. A few days later, why is the narrator still sleeping in the family room?

7. Why does the narrator still try to force himself upon Ylayali?

8. How does the narrator dodge the street whore's invitation?

9. How does Queeny offend the narrator?

10. How does Queeny say he knows Ylayali?

(see the answer keys)

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