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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the first poet Lee invited to Stillwater College?
(a) Anne Sexton.
(b) Mark Strand.
(c) Gregory Corso.
(d) Sylvia Plath.

2. What is Byrdie’s name?
(a) Favreau.
(b) Mortimer.
(c) Rhys.
(d) Harry.

3. What does Karen’s Christmas wish make Peggy want?
(a) Prestige.
(b) A family.
(c) Money.
(d) A good lawyer.

4. How does the narrator characterize the persona Peggy acquired in high school?
(a) Affectionate and loyal.
(b) Tender and fragile.
(c) Tough and intimidating.
(d) Imperturbable and cool.

5. Why does the narrator say people came to visit Stillwater College from all over?
(a) The beautiful vistas.
(b) The infamous parties.
(c) The remarkable food.
(d) The famous poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Meg tell Karen to do if anyone ever calls her ‘the N-word’?

2. What causes Peggy to drive Lee’s VW Thing into the lake?

3. What does the narrator say makes Peggy’s house like the Mekong Delta?

4. Why does Peggy not want to go to a judge to get a divorce?

5. What did Lee get instead of a salary from Stillwater College?

(see the answer key)

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