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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (pages 54-67).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last thing the Hustler says before leaving the condo?
(a) It's been fun
(b) Which way is the nearest subway?
(c) One love
(d) Fuck you

2. Who does Paul jokingly say he will test on Catcher in the Rye?
(a) Ouisa
(b) Geoffrey
(c) His advisor
(d) Flan

3. What does the New York Times send contributors of the anecdotes Flan and Ouisa mention at the end of this section?
(a) A framed excerpt
(b) A free subscription
(c) A Times tree ornament
(d) A bottle of champagne

4. At the beginning of this section, Flan describes a painting by what artist?
(a) Seurat
(b) Manet
(c) Cezanne
(d) Van Gogh

5. What metaphor does Sidney Poitier use to characterize the two American debates on life?
(a) Warring bulls
(b) Bookends
(c) River banks
(d) World powers

Short Answer Questions

1. What movie does Paul mention won Sidney Poitier his only Oscar?

2. When does the Kittredge's housekeeper come in?

3. Why has Kitty not spoken to her children when she tells Ouisa and Flan their story?

4. Which hotel is Poitier checking into in the morning, according to Paul?

5. How does the Hunan Wok misspell its sign?

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