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The Last Tycoon | Quiz

F. Scott Fitzgerald
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The Last Tycoon | Quiz

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1)

Who narrates Chapter 3? (from Chapter 3)

The author.
Stahr.
Cecelia's father.
Cecelia.
2)

Why does Stahr not quit when he returns from his trip? (from Chapter 6)

He wants to win Cecelia's love back.
He can't give in to Brady.
He has nothing else to do.
He knows he will die soon.
3)

What does Stahr say when he hears about the attempted suicide in Chapter 3? (from Chapter 3)

He wants to know more about it.
He is too busy to be concerned with it.
He is not surprised.
She is shocked and upset.
4)

Who tries to commit suicide in Chapter 3? (from Chapter 3)

A screenwriter.
A janitor.
An actress.
A cameraman.
5)

What does Stahr say at the beginning of the conference about the new movie? (from Chapter 3)

He wants to change the time period.
He has fired the entire cast.
He is scrapping the project.
He needs a new script immediately.
6)

What does Stahr look at after his meeting with the person he saw after lunch? (from Chapter 4)

The deleted footage.
The dailies.
The edited footage.
The weeklies.
7)

What does Cecelia say that gives Brady ammunition against Stahr? (from Chapter 6)

He is sick.
His new ideas for the studio.
His bank account number.
He is in love with a married woman.
8)

What does Stahr use as blackmail against Brady? (from Chapter 6)

Rumors about his infidelity.
Copies of his tax fraud.
Information about the death of an ex-girlfriend.
His medical records.
9)

Who comes in the room as Stahr is leaving with the person Stahr went to see after his lunch with the prince? (from Chapter 4)

Cecelia's father.
A lawyer.
The man's wife.
The new director.
10)

Who wants to bring a group to the studio lot after Stahr hears about the attempted suicide? (from Chapter 3)

A school teacher.
Cecelia's father.
The governor.
The company owner.
11)

What does the woman from the flood call Stahr when he drops her off at her apartment? (from Chapter 5)

Director.
Romeo.
Monroe.
Mr. Stahr.
12)

Who does Stahr calm down after speaking with the man who tries to commit suicide? (from Chapter 4)

Two writers.
Three cameramen.
An on-screen couple.
Cecelia's father.
13)

Who does Stahr ask his secretary to track down after his meeting with Boxley? (from Chapter 3)

An actress from an ad.
The girls from the flood.
Cecelia.
A stuntman for a movie.
14)

What does Stahr ask of the man who Cecelia gets to meet with him? (from Chapter 6)

Stop harassing his writers.
Tell him which actors he is involved with.
Provide props for a new movie.
Write a screenplay for him.
15)

How does someone try to commit suicide in Chapter 3? (from Chapter 3)

Overdoses on drugs.
Slits her wrists.
Shoots himself in the head.
Jumps off a balcony.
16)

Where does a phone begin ringing when Stahr takes someone to see the house he is building? (from Chapter 5)

A shed.
His car.
The bathroom.
The kitchen.
17)

What is the name of the man Cecelia gets to meet with Stahr? (from Chapter 6)

Brimmer.
Brahmmer.
Broomer.
Brummer.
18)

What does the man who intended to commit suicide offer to do for Stahr? (from Chapter 4)

Get him the actress he wants.
Promote his next movie.
Help him in any way he can.
Shoot his next movie.
19)

How long is the relationship between Stahr and Cecelia? (from Chapter 6)

2 days.
2 weeks.
2 months.
20 days.
20)

What does Stahr hire Robbie to do at the end of the book? (from Chapter 6)

Take over his position.
Kill Brady.
Ruin the union meetings.
Keep an eye on Kathleen.
21)

How does Stahr leave with the person he visits after his lunch with the prince? (from Chapter 4)

Through the fire exit.
Out the front door.
Through a window.
Out the back door.
22)

Where does the girl from the flood agree to meet Stahr after he learns her name? (from Chapter 5)

The parking lot.
His office.
A bar.
The drug store.
23)

Why does the man attempt to commit suicide at the studio? (from Chapter 4)

He lost his job.
His daughter was killed in a car accident.
There is a rumor he is going blind.
His wife left him.
24)

Who does Stahr think is calling him when he is at the house he is building? (from Chapter 5)

The governor of California.
His boss.
The president.
A director.
25)

What does Stahr do while his secretary tells him his daily schedule? (from Chapter 3)

Shaves.
Drinks some whiskey.
Clips his nails.
Stares out his ocean front window.
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