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Tropic of Cancer | Quiz

Henry Miller
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Tropic of Cancer | Quiz

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1)

What does Serge offer Henry in exchange for his services? (from Chapter 6)

Introductions to wealthy patrons.
A private loft where he can write.
Fifty francs a week.
One meal a day and a place to sleep.
2)

When the young girl's parents come to take her away, what saves Carl? (from Chapter 15)

The girl's mother gets an immediate crush on Carl.
Her father is impressed that he was reading Faust and Shakespeare.
He recognizes the father from the Dome.
He gives the parents a large sum of money.
3)

What is Henry's derogatory name for the Indian, Nanantatee? (from Chapter 7)

Mr. Nonentity
Mr. Manatee
Mr. Na-na-tatee
Mr. Not a Tree
4)

What does Henry buy with the money he takes from Peckover? (from Chapter 6)

A cheap bottle of wine
An American breakfast
A dozen eggs
Coffee and a croissant
5)

Where has Henry taken the young Hindu for his sexual experience? (from Chapter 7)

To visit Tania
The Rue du Pasteru-Wagner
Miss Hamilton's joint
The Dome
6)

Why had Henry always tolerated Boris? (from Chapter 9)

Because he was close to tania
For food and pin money
Because Brosi lived himso much
For Brois's connections
7)

What is the trouble Carl has gotten into with his latest live-in girl? (from Chapter 15)

She gave him the clap.
She got pregnant by Carl.
She turned out to be married.
She was only fifteen.
8)

What is Fillmore's diagnosis? (from Chapter 15)

They say he is only suffering from exhaustion.
They think he has tuberculosis.
They say he is crazy and may have syphilis.
They think he may have a bad heart.
9)

What happens to Peckover that may benefit Henry? (from Chapter 8)

Peckover is transferred to Dijon and may take Henry with him.
Peckover died and Henry may be mentioned in his will.
Peckover is getting a riase and will be able to help Henry.
Peckover is fired and Henry may get the job.
10)

How does Henry say he knows Nanantatee? (from Chapter 7)

They met on the ship coming from America.
Boris introduced them.
They met in New York.
They met at the Dome.
11)

How does Henry make a little extra money while he is at Fillmore's place? (from Chapter 12)

He sells some of the pornographic pictures he posed for.
He pawns things Fillmore would probably not miss.
He does more nude modeling for Swift.
Occasionally Carl comes by with a writing assignment he does not want to do himself.
12)

Why could Henry never show Mona the Paris he loves? (from Chapter 9)

It can only be seen through loneliness and hunger.
The Paris he loves is only in his mind.
He cannot take her to the places like the Dome.
Mona never stays long enough for him to do it.
13)

What is the first thing the Hindu religious wants to do? (from Chapter 7)

Climb the Eiffel Tower
Visit a brothel
Set up a lecture schedule
Visit the Louvre
14)

How does Henry see what he calls the inhuman race of artists? (from Chapter 13)

As standing on high places and ripping out their entrails
As being able to sieze the unobtainable.
As divine angels of light
As being stoned to death my the humans
15)

What lucky find does Henry make in the cafe? (from Chapter 6)

A woman who loves to support artists
A wallet filled with francs
A book by Papini
A ticket to a concert
16)

How is Henry surprised by the blonde woman's action in bed? (from Chapter 11)

He is startled when she reaches up and turns out the lights.
He fears that she is going to substitute her mother in the bed.
He cannot believe how accomplished she is.
He is amazed that she refuses to remove her kimono.
17)

What does Henry suggest is the task of the artist? (from Chapter 13)

To create something of his own out of the chaos around him
To make bloated pages and erase petty intrusions
To give the public what it wants
To present only the beauty of the world
18)

What does Henry see as the only faults of Swift's mistress and model? (from Chapter 10)

She is a bad cook.
She demands too much of Mark.
She has lost her shape and her ability to support Mark anymore.
She has a great body but a hideously ugly face.
19)

What city in America does Henry recall on the way to Dijon? (from Chapter 14)

Los angeles, California
Jacksonville, Florida
Salt Lake city, Utah
Austin, Texas
20)

Where is Fillmore when Henry returns to Paris? (from Chapter 15)

On his way to America
In the hospital
In Morocco
In San Moritz
21)

What was Carl's problem with Irene? (from Chapter 8)

Intimidation
Stammering
Vinereal diseast
Impotence
22)

What is the story the blonde woman tells Henry through her tears? (from Chapter 11)

She says she has recently buried her child.
She says she is being blackmailed.
She says she is about to be evicted from her rooms.
She says her daughter is in the hsopital.
23)

What is Henry's curious speculation about Mona? (from Chapter 9)

He wonders if she ever thinks about him.
He wonders if she has gotten fat.
He wonders if they will ever be together again.
He wonders why she does not send him more money.
24)

What is Henry's behavior just before he leaves the blonde woman's room? (from Chapter 11)

He becomes panicky thinking she has gone for the police.
He takes his time putting his clothes back on.
He listens for her return and takes back the money he gave her.
He gets very angry that she left him there alone.
25)

What is ironic about Henry's getting money from Peckover? (from Chapter 6)

He is almost as impoverished as Henry.
Peckover cannot remember where he met Henry.
He and Henry have a long standing feud.
Peckover is Sylvester's cousin.
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