Appointment in Samarra | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1, Part 1

1. Who wakes his wife as the story begins?

Lute Fliegler

2. What day is it as the novel opens?

Christmas Day

3. What is the name of the wife mentioned in #1?

Irma

4. To whose point of view does the narrative transition in this chapter?

Irma's

5. What does Irma think as she looks out the window?

How much she hates the Jewish family across the street

6. On what street do Lute and Irma live?

Lantenengo Street

7. In what city do Lute and Irma live?

Gibbsville

8. What possession of her grandfather's does Irma wish she had?

Congressional Medal of Honor

9. What is Lute's occupation?

Cadillac salesman

10. To what does Irma look forward to next year?

Joining the country club

11. In what year does the story begin?

1930

12. Who is Lute's boss?

Julian English

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