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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Lady of Many Eyes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Cy's routine begin?
(a) With the question, "Ready?"
(b) By tapping three times on the table for luck.
(c) By outlining in pencil the work area.
(d) By singing a song to himself.

2. What does Cy see as a tattoo artist?
(a) He sees that all people are grey.
(b) He understands that people want to claim their bodies as their own site on which to tell about themselves.
(c) He sees that people are set in their ways as strongly as a tattoo is set in the skin.
(d) He understands a person's story changes.

3. Who comes to help Cy's mother die?
(a) Aunt Doris.
(b) Cy's grandmother.
(c) Aunt Dorthey.
(d) Aunt June.

4. What does Cy begin to do?
(a) Draw a book of designs.
(b) Have sex with some of the willing customers.
(c) Create a name for himself.
(d) Tattoo some of Riley's customers.

5. Where does Cy go despite his vows never to return after Lulu's death?
(a) To Central Park.
(b) To Ellis Island.
(c) To uptown Manhatten.
(d) To watch Grace at the circus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems preordained in Cy's way of thinking?

2. How do women's tattoos differ from men's?

3. How can Cy gain insights into Grace's personality?

4. Why does Cy advise the soldiers to go wash down their arms?

5. What are Riley's rules of courtship?

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