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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What literary device is used in the phrase 'it runs like veins of brilliant metal'?
(a) Metalanguage.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Simile.
(d) Semantic.

2. What is the meaning of the word 'obfuscation'?
(a) Fussy.
(b) Objectionable.
(c) Obese.
(d) Darkly obscure.

3. Literally, what does the word 'porcine' mean?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Fat.
(c) Like a porcupine.
(d) Like a pig.

4. What does 'the new world--the rescued world' refer to?
(a) The world as it could be without global warming.
(b) The world after World War I.
(c) The world that is to be saved by the return of Jesus.
(d) The world after World War II.

5. Who is Ralph?
(a) Leonard's boyfriend.
(b) Leonard's assistant.
(c) Virginia's eldest son.
(d) Leonard's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What pet-name does Laura have for Richie?

2. Why does Clarissa take the stairs?

3. Which character does Virginia wish to avoid?

4. In what way does Virginia see Clarissa coming to her senses.

5. What is the maid's response to Leonard's alarm?

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