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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Part II, Chapter 1, what character is standing at an open window, smiling into the sun?
(a) Robin Dempsey.
(b) Persse McGarrigle.
(c) Hilary Swallow.
(d) Joy Simpson.

2. What does Morris leave the room to get before Philip tells his story?
(a) His sweater.
(b) A cigar.
(c) A notepad.
(d) A glass of water.

3. What was the council representative's wife wearing?
(a) Pink flannel pajamas.
(b) A light blue velour robe.
(c) A red nightgown and matching robe.
(d) One of her husband's T-shirts and blue sweatpants.

4. What is at Helicon, New Hampshire?
(a) A writers' colony.
(b) An all-women's university.
(c) A rehabilitation center.
(d) A major art museum.

5. What delays Morris Zapp's flight in Rummidge?
(a) Mechanical problems.
(b) Snow.
(c) Fog.
(d) Heavy wind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "McGarrigle" mean in Irish?

2. What does Philip Swallow have thrown at him at the medieval banquet?

3. What is the subject of Philip Swallow's book?

4. Why is Matthew Swallow home from school?

5. What is the name of Morris Zapp's ex-wife?

(see the answer key)

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