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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many hours a day does the narrator work at the restaurant?
(a) 7
(b) 17
(c) 13
(d) 5

2. Why is the patron impressed with the narrator?
(a) He is a writer
(b) He supports Manchester Ltd
(c) He has traveled
(d) He is English

3. What does the narrator find uncomfortable in this chapter?
(a) Listening to the tramps' political opinions.
(b) Flirting with female tramps
(c) Talking to Bozo
(d) Mixing with blacks and Indians

4. What does the narrator say is a large part of Paddy's character?
(a) Humor
(b) Confidence
(c) Self pity
(d) Self hatred

5. What do Boris and the narrator try to pawn?
(a) Shoes
(b) Overcoats
(c) Pants
(d) Bracelets

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is a plongeur's work in vain?

2. How many days did Valenti go without eating?

3. What does the narrator say would make people like begging more?

4. How many hours a day does the narrator work at the hotel?

5. Where is the tenant squashing bugs?

(see the answer key)

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