Disgrace - John Maxwell Coetzee Set 1

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Q1 | What is the university that is near where Lucy lives?
  • New South Africa University.
  • Suffolk University.
  • Rhodes University.
  • Essex University.
Answer: Rhodes University.
Q2 | In the attack that David instigates, who comes to the rescue of the recipient of David's attack?
  • Lucy.
  • Pollux.
  • Petrus.
  • Bev.
Answer: Lucy.
Q3 | On the night after Lurie's day at the clinic, what is the troubling thought that he cannot shake?
  • That Lucy will end up a spinster.
  • That Lucy may be a lesbian.
  • That Lucy will kick him out of the house.
  • That Lucy will soon need more money.
Answer: That Lucy may be a lesbian.
Q4 | Who is Ettinger who appears at the beginning of Chapter 12?
  • Lucy's doctor.
  • Lucy's dogs' veterinarian.
  • Lurie's brother.
  • Lucy's neighbor.
Answer: Lucy's neighbor.
Q5 | When Lurie first walks into the hearing, what is the word that best describes his feelingtoward the proceedings?
  • Confident.
  • Dejected.
  • Anxious.
  • Angry.
Answer: Confident.
Q6 | Why is Lurie a little slow to recognize Lucy when she comes out to greet him?
  • She is dressed like a man.
  • Her hair has turned completely grey.
  • She has gained weight.
  • She has cut her hair.
Answer: She has gained weight.
Q7 | What does Lucy accuse her father of?
  • Thinking she is wasting her time.
  • Thinking she should lose weight.
  • Thinking she should have friends who are of a higher social class.
  • Thinking that she cannot continue to support herself.
Answer: Thinking she should have friends who are of a higher social class.
Q8 | Who or what is it that particularly enjoys Lurie's new past time?
  • Petrus.
  • David's dog.
  • Bev.
  • David's new assistant.
Answer: David's dog.
Q9 | Once back in town, what does Lurie do to occupy his time?
  • He works on his play.
  • He begins marathon training.
  • He begins to inquire about how to start a dog shelter.
  • He lurks watching for Melanie.
Answer: He works on his play.
Q10 | David Lurie is a professor of
  • History
  • Philosophy
  • English
  • Economics
Answer: English
Q11 | David Lurie has been divorced____
  • once
  • twice
  • thrice
  • none of the above
Answer: twice
Q12 | David Lurie’s disgrace comes about when he
  • gets Melanie drunk and seduces her
  • embezzles the university funds
  • neglects his daughter
  • abuses his former wife
Answer: gets Melanie drunk and seduces her
Q13 | The farm was attacked and Lucy was raped by ___
  • two white men
  • Petrus
  • three black man
  • an unidentified man
Answer: three black man
Q14 | Bev Shaw runs ___
  • a pharmacy
  • a poultry farm
  • an animal shelter
  • a bakery
Answer: an animal shelter
Q15 | David Lurie lives in
  • Cape Town
  • Kingston
  • Rhodes
  • Johannesburg
Answer: Cape Town
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