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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dee go to see the old man who lives above the fish shop?
(a) To rent a painting.
(b) For information concerning her thesis.
(c) To purchase a painiting.
(d) To purchase hashish.

2. What does the telegram reference that Dee receives?
(a) An acceptance into a Ph. D. program.
(b) Results of an exam.
(c) A tragedy in her family.
(d) A notice to come home immediately.

3. Why does Julian feel nervous as he enters the office to see Jack Best?
(a) His talk with Jack.
(b) Who he should invite to the reception.
(c) What art he should display at the reception.
(d) The opening of the gallery.

4. Who does the old man say received one of Modigliani's paintings?
(a) An old girlfriend of Modigliani.
(b) Dee's Uncle Charles.
(c) Another artist.
(d) A priest.

5. What does Cardwell mean to do to keep himself in brandy?
(a) Borrow from Lampeth.
(b) Sell his art collection.
(c) Sell his estate.
(d) Close his company.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the baker look at the girl who comes in for fresh bread in the opening of the story?

2. Who comes up to Lampeth at the gallery reception and feigns being Lampeth's friend?

3. When Julian arrives home after seeing Jack Best at the office, what does he find Sarah has done most of the day?

4. What idea came out of the painting contest between Peter and Mad Mitch?

5. What does Mad Mitch respond when Peter asks him what he thinks of his painting?

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