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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 17, Through p. 458,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Humboldt want to play the role of Zane Bigoulis?
(a) Dick Van Dyke.
(b) Gene Wilder.
(c) Zero Mostel.
(d) Elias Kazan.

2. What is Charlie's only real asset?
(a) His books.
(b) His brain.
(c) His home.
(d) His car.

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

4. What did Charlie's friend, Menasha, always want to be?
(a) A writer.
(b) An electrician.
(c) A rabbi.
(d) An opera singer.

5. After his surgery, what does Julius want Charlie to do for up to $8,000?
(a) Take over the plans for the new hotel.
(b) Go back to Chicago and not return.
(c) Secure a divorce for him.
(d) Look around Europe for a beautiful seascape painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Judge Urbanovich use to refer to Charlie in his chambers?

2. What does Renata think of Cantabile's suggestion that he rub out Denise for Charlie?

3. What is Guido Stronson trying to do that has Rinaldo furious?

4. Where does Charlie discover that Thaxter has gone to while speaking with Stewart, Thaxter's New York publisher?

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

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