Humboldt's Gift | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Section 1, Through p. 34

1. In which decade did Von Humboldt Fleisher publish his book of ballads?

The Thirties.

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

Harlequin Ballads.

3. What college does Charlie Citrine attend?

University of Wisconsin.

4. How does Citrine first get in touch with Humboldt?

He writes him a letter.

5. What does Humboldt say about Citrine winning the Pulitzer Prize for his book?

"The Pulitzer is for the birds."

6. How does Charlie Citrine make a fortune?

He writes a Broadway play.

7. Why does Humboldt say his mother used to send him to Chicago?

To spy on his father.

8. How does Humboldt diagnose himself as a manic depressive?

He reads Freud and psychiatric journals.

9. Where does Humboldt end up dying?

A hotel in Times Square.

10. For how many years are Humboldt and Citrine...
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