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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What annoys Leonard?
(a) The errors he finds on the proof pages.
(b) Ralph's poetry.
(c) Virginia's not finishing her writing.
(d) Barbara's voice.

2. How does Virginia describe Ralph?
(a) As handsome but amoral.
(b) As a handsome ditherer.
(c) As daring.
(d) As handsome and callow.

3. What does Leonard worship above all else?
(a) Commitment.
(b) Accomplishment.
(c) Accompaniment.
(d) Companionship.

4. What gives Mrs. Latch's garage the look of a miniature house?
(a) The size and shape of it compared to the main house.
(b) The way the door has a green-shuttered window in it.
(c) The way the door has a cantilevered front extension, like a storm porch.
(d) The way the door has two little red windows in it.

5. Where is Leonard when Virginia goes to talk to him?
(a) In the garden.
(b) In the printing room.
(c) In his study.
(d) In the kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Leonard not easily distinguish?

2. Who has a voice like a parakeet, according to Virginia?

3. What is the very long chapter in Richard's novel concerned with?

4. What is Louis' profession?

5. Who is Ralph?

(see the answer key)

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