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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does the narrator describe the General having in Chapter 1?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

2. What is the name of Bon's wife?
(a) Linh.
(b) Sofia.
(c) Violet.
(d) Lana.

3. What kind of store does the narrator describe the General opening in Chapter 5?
(a) A bakery shop.
(b) A liquor store.
(c) A shoe store.
(d) A clothing store.

4. How old is the Department Chair described as in Chapter 4?
(a) 70-80 years old.
(b) 50-60 years old.
(c) 30-40 years old.
(d) 40-50 years old.

5. Where does the narrator first arrive in the United States in Chapter 4?
(a) New York.
(b) St. Paul.
(c) San Diego.
(d) San Francisco.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Beatles' song does the narrator describe singing in the bar with Man and Bon in Chapter 1?

2. What does the word "epicurean" mean in Chapter 1?

3. How old is Ms. Mori when the narrator begins his affair with her?

4. What Founding Father does the narrator describe having said that an older mistress is a wonderful thing in Chapter 5?

5. To what religion does Bon ascribe?

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