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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, Through p. 228.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose long letters does Charlie read while waiting on jury duty?
(a) Pierre Thaxter's.
(b) Humboldt's.
(c) George Swiebell's.
(d) Demmie's.

2. When Humboldt attacks Magnasco on the streets of New York, who saves the young fellow's life?
(a) A nearby police officer.
(b) The staff of Howard Johnson's.
(c) Charlie Citrine.
(d) A group of lesbians dressed like longshoremen.

3. What is anthroposophy?
(a) An orthopedists's assistant.
(b) The study of man's spiritual relationship to nature.
(c) The study of anthropods.
(d) A procedure done with a needle and scope.

4. What happens to Hildenfisch at the racquet ball club?
(a) He dies.
(b) He wins at Cut-Throat.
(c) He befriends Charlie.
(d) Langobardi threatens him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Despite an action Humboldt takes, Von Trenck is a hit. What does Humboldt do to try and prevent this?

3. Who mentions the author, Rudolf Steiner, to Charlie?

4. Which government official does Charlie spend five days with while writing an article for Life magazine?

5. How much money does Charlie lose at the poker game, including what he loses to Rinaldo?

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