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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can Henry not go to the cinema or into the opium joint?
(a) He has been banned from both places.
(b) He needs to save the money to buy breakfast.
(c) He is short a few sous.
(d) He can't afford to be seen there.

2. What is it in Irene's expensive hotel that makes Henry think about Van Norden?
(a) The revolving door
(b) All the rich Englishwomen there
(c) A young virgin coming in as he is going out
(d) Seeing a prostitute he had once pointed out ot Henry

3. What is Van Norden's objection to French girls?
(a) They act as though they are doing him a favor.
(b) Either they want money or to get married.
(c) They charge too much for their services.
(d) They wear too much perfume.

4. What does Henry do for a photographer?
(a) He learns to work in his darkroom.
(b) He poses for pornographic pictures for a German collector.
(c) He writes captions for his photographs.
(d) He finds whores for him to photograph.

5. 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 perpetually hungry.
(d) He is trying to cut down on his expenses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henry sum up his idea of le bel aujourd'hui?

2. What does Henry say Van Norden tracks down like a sleuth?

3. What woman is Henry obsessed with?

4. Normally a slob, how does Nanantatee change after Henry moves in?

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

(see the answer key)

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