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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Kafka's description of Steiner?
(a) A man for all seasons.
(b) An artist stuck in the insurance business.
(c) His superior in philosophical ideas.
(d) A phony.

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

3. Who does Charlie pay a visit to?
(a) Denise Citrine.
(b) Rinaldo Cantabile.
(c) Pierre Taxter.
(d) Naomi Lutz.

4. What does Charlie buy on Wacker Drive?
(a) A toy for his daughters.
(b) A bulb.
(c) A plane ticket.
(d) A tube.

5. What is Renata upset about missing so Charlie could go to Coney Island to get a worthless outline?
(a) A night out in New York City.
(b) A trip on Le France.
(c) An opportunity to see the movie, Deep Throat.
(d) La Scala in Europe.

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

7. What is Humboldt's gift?
(a) An Oldsmobile.
(b) A treatment for a screenplay.
(c) A pawn check for Oriental rugs.
(d) A love letter from Kathleen.

8. What does Thaxter have to tell Charlie when they meet in the Palm Court?
(a) He is canceling his going-away party on the ship.
(b) He is moving to Texas for good.
(c) He has signed a contract for the dictator book.
(d) He is in love with Renata.

9. How does Humboldt address Charlie in his posthumous letter?
(a) Dear Friend.
(b) Dear Charles.
(c) Dear Traitor.
(d) Dear Shoveleer.

10. Who has Humboldt based his "Treatment" on?
(a) Von Trenck.
(b) Himself.
(c) George Swiebel.
(d) Charlie.

11. Who is the main character in Humboldt's "Treatment?"
(a) Monroe.
(b) Mastroianni.
(c) Corcoran.
(d) Laverne.

12. What does Corcoran do in Section III of "Treatment?"
(a) Nurses his sick father.
(b) Marries a Marilyn Monroe look-alike.
(c) Writes a wonderful book.
(d) Divorces his wie.

13. What happens to Roger while in Madrid?
(a) He gets the flu.
(b) Sr. Biferno claims him.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He is kidnapped.

14. Who does Charlie go to Paris with?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Rinaldo.
(c) Pierre.
(d) La Senora.

15. Why does George Swiebel believe Renata tells Charlie she is searching for her father?
(a) She wants to keep Charlie guessing about her past.
(b) She only wants to get trips to Europe out of Charlie.
(c) She wants to keep the Senora happy.
(d) To keep him on his toes and marry him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Renata end up taking from Charlie as she leaves The Oak Room?

2. Charlie relates to Naomi the details of Demmie's death. When Charlie flies down to South America to look for Demmie's body, what is Charlie thinking as he sits with the pilot?

3. Where does Kathleen invite Charlie to go?

4. Who does the Stronson's receptionist turn out to be?

5. What happens to Thaxter in Argentina?

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