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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15, Through p. 401.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What information does Charlie want from Langobadi?
(a) To know how dangerous Cantabile is.
(b) Who styles his hair.
(c) How deep into the Mob he is.
(d) Where he gets his shirts.

2. Who does the Stronson's receptionist turn out to be?
(a) Denise's travel agent.
(b) The Senora.
(c) Naomi Lutz's daughter.
(d) Doris' father.

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

4. In which decade did Von Humboldt Fleisher publish his book of ballads?
(a) The Thirties.
(b) The Fifties.
(c) The Twenties.
(d) The Forties.

5. Who tells Naomi that Charlie plans to go away with Renata?
(a) Hank.
(b) George Swiebel.
(c) Denise.
(d) Maggie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of of Von Humboldt Fleisher's book of ballads?

2. Where does Humboldt refuse to go and lecture in 1952?

3. What does Naomi ask Charlie to do in order for her to judge if he would make more sense to her now that she is older?

4. What kind of flower does Charlie see Rinaldo as?

5. Where is Charlie's family originally from?

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