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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Henry always looking for a free meal?
(a) He wants people to feel sorry for him.
(b) He is too miserly to buy for himself.
(c) He is trying to cut down on his expenses.
(d) He is perpetually hungry.

2. What happens to Peckover that may benefit Henry?
(a) Peckover is fired and Henry may get the job.
(b) Peckover died and Henry may be mentioned in his will.
(c) Peckover is transferred to Dijon and may take Henry with him.
(d) Peckover is getting a riase and will be able to help Henry.

3. What happens in Henry's head as Moldorf reads the letter from Fanny, his wife in America?
(a) He thinks about his own wife, Mona
(b) One of his surrealist fantasies
(c) He gets a migraine
(d) He daydreams of flying to America

4. What is Marlowe's usual trick to get out of paying a bar bill?
(a) He pretends he is going blind.
(b) He mumbles about leaving his wallet in other pants.
(c) He makes a quick trip to the toilet.
(d) He pretends he doesn't see the bill.

5. What does Henry have to tone down on his new job?
(a) His looking for free meals
(b) His singing
(c) His style of dressing
(d) His vocabulary

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Henry brush against Walter Pach?

2. What lucky find does Henry make in the cafe?

3. Why is Serge happy to meet Henry?

4. What is ironic about Henry's getting money from Peckover?

5. What has Van Norden lost at the Bal Negre?

(see the answer key)

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