Question 1

On the night after Lurie's day at the clinic when he cannot sleep, what does he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Reads. 
B) Writes. 
C) A crossword puzzle. 
D) Stares out the window.

Question 2

Melanie Isaacs was enrolled in which of Lurie's courses?

Accepted Answer

A) Communication 201 
B) Romantics 
C) Communication Skills 
D) Advanced Communication Skills

Question 3

Who Is Teresa in the most recent version of Lurie's play?

Accepted Answer

A) A middle-aged woman who cares for her father. 
B) A young and beautiful woman. 
C) A sickly dog. 
D) A vengeful spinster.

Question 4

David Lurie is a professor of

Accepted Answer

A) History 
B) Philosophy 
C) English 
D) Economics

Question 5

What has Lurie told Rosalind is a hobby, but in fact is something that "consumes" him?

Accepted Answer

A) His opera. 
B) Selling vegetables at the market. 
C) His dog. 
D) Tutoring.

Question 6

When one of the women at the hearing rails against Lurie's behavior, what is the particular word used in reference to his relationship with Melanie that he feels is so inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Abuse. 
B) Manipulative. 
C) Immoral. 
D) Violent.

Question 7

What appliance does Lurie buy to replace one that has been stolen?

Accepted Answer

A) A television. 
B) A radio. 
C) A microwave oven. 
D) An electric drill.

Question 8

What is the university that is near where Lucy lives?

Accepted Answer

A) New South Africa University. 
B) Suffolk University. 
C) Rhodes University. 
D) Essex University.

Question 9

After the hearing, who is it that asks David Lurie how the hearing went?

Accepted Answer

A) The woman from the Coalition Against Discrimination. 
B) His ex-wife. 
C) A female reporter. 
D) A male reporter.

Question 10

As Lurie is walking back to the farm, who does he physically attack?

Accepted Answer

A) Petrus. 
B) A policeman who is there for questioning. 
C) Pollux. 
D) Ryan.

Question 11

David Lurie lives in

Accepted Answer

A) Cape Town 
B) Kingston 
C) Rhodes 
D) Johannesburg

Question 12

During Rape Awareness Week, what words are written on a pamphlet slipped under Lurie's door?

Accepted Answer

A) Justice will be served 
B) Your days are over, Cassanova 
C) Go home, pervert 
D) You are not welcome here

Question 13

Once back in town, what does Lurie do to occupy his time?

Accepted Answer

A) He works on his play. 
B) He begins marathon training. 
C) He begins to inquire about how to start a dog shelter. 
D) He lurks watching for Melanie.

Question 14

Who is Ettinger who appears at the beginning of Chapter 12?

Accepted Answer

A) Lucy's doctor. 
B) Lucy's dogs' veterinarian. 
C) Lurie's brother. 
D) Lucy's neighbor.

Question 15

Who it that insists to Lurie that Petrus is a good man?

Accepted Answer

A) Ettinger. 
B) Bev Shaw. 
C) Helen. 
D) Bill Shaw.

Question 16

Towards the end of the hearing, what does Mathabane imply about Lurie's state of mind?

Accepted Answer

A) That he is profoundly clear on the proceedings. 
B) That he is confusing fantasy and reality. 
C) That he is faking insanity. 
D) That it is not "crystal clear."

Question 17

Where did Lurie go on the Sunday after he just met Melanie?

Accepted Answer

A) To the office to finish his fourth book 
B) To her apartment 
C) To her house to introduce himself to her parents 
D) To the office in order to find Melanie's address and telephone number

Exam 5: Disgrace - John Maxwell Coetzee