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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 14, Through p. 376.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Charlie tell Renata he earned for his Trenck movie rights?
(a) $500,000.
(b) $300,000.
(c) $1,000,000.
(d) $10,000.

2. While sitting trapped in Cantabile's car, Charlie thinks of a philosophical conversation he often had with someone. Who is this person?
(a) Pierre Thaxter.
(b) Von Humboldt Fleisher.
(c) Dr. Scheldt.
(d) His father.

3. Why does Charlie spend several months in South America near the Orinoco River?
(a) He goes there on a long vacation.
(b) He has gone to meet Demmie's father.
(c) He is looking for Demmie Vonghel's body.
(d) He is researching a new play.

4. What does Charlie want to do when Scaccia demands money from him on behalf of Humboldt?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Call Humboldt.
(c) Tell him off.
(d) Leave town.

5. Who does Charlie get a call from while lunching in The Oak Room with Renata?
(a) Szathmar.
(b) Julius.
(c) Cantabile.
(d) Thaxter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Huggins looking for Charlie?

2. When Cantabile approaches Thaxter and Charlie, what does he want Charlie to do?

3. What does Thaxter have to tell Charlie when they meet in the Palm Court?

4. What news does Charlie get while having lunch in The Oak Room with Renata?

5. What is Renata upset about missing so Charlie could go to Coney Island to get a worthless outline?

(see the answer key)

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