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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Henry's description of Marlowe?
(a) The living epitome of Ickabod Crane
(b) Nothing but a skull perforated by two deep sockets
(c) A scarecrow in a cornfield
(d) A broomstick wearing clothes

2. To torment Carl, what gossip does Marlowe whisper in his ear?
(a) Your apartment building is about to be condemned.
(b) You're going to lose your job.
(c) The police are looking for you.
(d) Your favorite girl has the clap.

3. What is the movie playing at the Cine Combat?
(a) Metropolis
(b) Gone With the Wind
(c) Notorious
(d) The Jazz Singer

4. How does Henry slightly disagree with Papini?
(a) Papini advises fasting; Henry advises feating.
(b) Papini needs opera; Henry prefers musical comedy.
(c) Papini flirts with religion; Henry refutes religion.
(d) Papini desires to be alone; Henry wants loneliness.

5. Where are the people from who are coming to view the Villa Borghese apartment?
(a) London
(b) Spain
(c) Dijon
(d) America

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Villa Borghese, what is the Englishman doing upstairs?

2. What is Henry thinking about as he walks along the Champs-Elysee?

3. How do the commune people get money for food?

4. Where is Henry staying as the novel opens?

5. Why is Boris intimidated by his wife?

(see the answer key)

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