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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. What does Jonesy think is keeping the ladies away from Cy?
(a) His lack of nice clothes.
(b) His gruff manner.
(c) Cy's throwback to the 19th-century look is keeping the ladies away.
(d) His rough handling of them.

2. Why do mothers drop off their babies at the incubation exhibition?
(a) They hope the baby will die faster there.
(b) They are hopeful the babies will grow into healthy, hungry, crying beings.
(c) They cannot care for them at home.
(d) They have to by law.

3. What amazes Cy?
(a) That someone so flaccid and bawdy can be so intricate and precise in his line work.
(b) That Riley seldoms is aroused by his naked female clients.
(c) That Riley can be drunk and create magnificent tattoos.
(d) That Riley hums hymns while he works.

4. For what do the boys use Muriel's equipment?
(a) To check their heartbeats.
(b) To jolt each other in the arm.
(c) To watch the ships in the harbor.
(d) To experience a splendid rush of energy.

5. From what does Cy avert his eyes?
(a) From sick people coughing into basins.
(b) From the ice cream peddler down the street.
(c) From the neighbor's wife who is always naked.
(d) From his father's ash urn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the skyscrapers do to Cy?

2. How does Jonty describe Mr. Riley?

3. What does Cy not know?

4. How does Cy's routine begin?

5. How does Cy know his neighbors' names?

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