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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Metempsychosis (171-190).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Dead Interview," what does Orwell praise Atwood for grasping?
(a) His complicated vocabulary.
(b) That the totalitarian world is over.
(c) The holiness of his penname.
(d) Her understanding of the allegory.

2. In "The Dead Interview," why did Orwell choose Orwell as his penname?
(a) He liked the way it sounded.
(b) It was his uncle’s name.
(c) He liked the royal connotations.
(d) He wanted a river, a natural feature.

3. In "Two Scorched Men," what does John mistakenly shoot himself in?
(a) The radiator.
(b) The air conditioner.
(c) Mouth.
(d) Leg.

4. In "Metempsychosis," what is Amber/Snail's response to Tyler's cheating?
(a) Tearfully writes him a note.
(b) Breaks all the windows in his apartment.
(c) Insanely jealous.
(d) Does not care and is willing to share.

5. What does the alien look like in "Impatient Griselda"?
(a) A green martian.
(b) A snail.
(c) An octopus.
(d) A silver, big eyed creature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does the narrator joke about with François in "Two Scorched Men"?

2. In "Metempsychosis," how does Amber/Snail tolerate Tyler's lovemaking?

3. In "First Aid," what happened when canoeing?

4. In "Impatient Griselda," what are children called?

5. In "Death by Clamshell," which one of the following did the mob NOT ridicule Hypatia for?

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