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Humboldt's Gift | Quiz

Saul Bellow
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Humboldt's Gift | Quiz

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1)

Who is Pierre Thaxter? (from Section 6, Through p. 187)

Cantabile's boss.
A friend of Polly's from France.
Charlie's divorce lawyer.
Charlie's friend from California.
2)

What does George Swiebel let Charlie know about while Charlie is in the pension? (from Section 17, Through p. 458,)

Julius has died.
The beryllium deal has gone bust.
Renata wants to marry Charlie and divorce her new husband.
George has been arrested.
3)

What does Renata think of Cantabile's suggestion that he rub out Denise for Charlie? (from Section 7, Through p. 228)

It's not a bad idea.
It's horrifying.
She should call the police.
Charlie might be rubbed out next.
4)

Why does Cantabile stay behind in the bathroom after speaking with Charlie? (from Section 6, Through p. 187)

To finish shaving.
To use the facilities.
To rethink the conversation.
To retrieve his bullets.
5)

Whose long letters does Charlie read while waiting on jury duty? (from Section 7, Through p. 228)

George Swiebell's.
Demmie's.
Pierre Thaxter's.
Humboldt's.
6)

How does Frank Tigler die? (from Section 9, Through p. 264)

He commits suicide.
He is caught in the middle of a shoot-out.
He drowns in Volcano Lake.
Indians kills him.
7)

What does Charlie receive in the mail from Kathleen? (from Section 17, Through p. 458,)

A check.
Another envelope from Humboldt.
The new movie script.
Just a letter.
8)

What does the person who went to Paris with Charlie want from Charlie? (from Section 18, Through p. 487)

A night alone with Kathleen.
A roll in the hay with Renata.
Ten percent of the take on the movie.
Charlie to write a new book.
9)

Why does Charlie enter a men's room stall as Srole is telling him what he can do to protect his money? (from Section 8, Through p. 236)

To sit and cry.
To urinate.
To make a phone call in private.
To get away from him.
10)

What is anthroposophy? (from Section 7, Through p. 228)

The study of anthropods.
An orthopedists's assistant.
The study of man's spiritual relationship to nature.
A procedure done with a needle and scope.
11)

What does Charlie tell Waldemar could be in the envelope Humboldt left for him? (from Section 12, Through p. 342)

Photographs.
Papers worth a fortune.
Probably nothing valuable.
Something that might be publishable.
12)

Who arranges to meet with Charlie at the Art Institute? (from Section 9, Through p. 264)

Pierre Thaxter.
Renata.
Rinaldo Cantabile.
His brother, Julius.
13)

What is the Senora's chief claim to fame founded upon? (from Section 7, Through p. 228)

Cooking.
Motherhood.
Hairstyling.
Artistry.
14)

What does Renata end up taking from Charlie as she leaves The Oak Room? (from Section 14, Through p. 376)

His shoe.
The tip meant for the waiter.
His wallet.
His papers from Humboldt.
15)

When is Lucy due back from Nevada? (from Section 6, Through p. 187)

Any minute.
Tomorrow.
The following month.
In a few days.
16)

Why does George Swiebel believe Renata tells Charlie she is searching for her father? (from Section 11, Through p. 325)

She only wants to get trips to Europe out of Charlie.
To keep him on his toes and marry him.
She wants to keep the Senora happy.
She wants to keep Charlie guessing about her past.
17)

What does Thaxter have to tell Charlie when they meet in the Palm Court? (from Section 14, Through p. 376)

He has signed a contract for the dictator book.
He is in love with Renata.
He is canceling his going-away party on the ship.
He is moving to Texas for good.
18)

Who comes to tell Charlie that Stronson has dropped the charges against him? (from Section 10, Through p. 290)

The cop in Stronson's office.
Pierre.
Stronson's receptionist.
Szathmar.
19)

Who does Renata have with her when she arrives in Madrid? (from Section 16, Through p. 433)

Renata's son, Roger.
The Senora and Renata's son, Roger.
The Senora.
Sr. Biferno.
20)

Who does Charlie go to Paris with? (from Section 18, Through p. 487)

La Senora.
Rinaldo.
Rebecca.
Pierre.
21)

Why does Srole think Urbanovich wants to help Denise? (from Section 8, Through p. 236)

He wants to be rid of this ridiculous case.
He hates Charlie.
He is attracted to her.
It is a fun case to him.
22)

Who does Charlie pay a visit to? (from Section 11, Through p. 325)

Naomi Lutz.
Rinaldo Cantabile.
Pierre Taxter.
Denise Citrine.
23)

What article of writing does Charlie consider selling before realizing no one would be eager to buy it? (from Section 9, Through p. 264)

"The Babylonian Talmud."
"Mining Beryllium in Africa."
"Great Bores of the Modern World."
"A Sack of Exotic Burlap."
24)

Who ended up taking most of Humboldt's papers, clothes, and valuables? (from Section 11, Through p. 325)

Huggins.
Kathleen.
His gambling uncle, Waldemar.
Charlie.
25)

Who is Desperate Ambrose? (from Section 6, Through p. 187)

A little kid in the funnies.
A man wanted by the FBI.
A mafiosa friend of Cantabile's.
An old film star from the twentie's.
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