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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri, Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has suffered much from the correction of physical defects but is a miniature Ramakrishna, thankful for everything?
(a) Simon.
(b) Paul.
(c) Peter.
(d) Butch.

2. How old is Miller's favorite young painter at Big Sur?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

3. Almost how many artists of all sorts come through Big Sur in Henry Miller's twelve years there?
(a) 100.
(b) 50.
(c) 20.
(d) 200.

4. Fledgling writers seek advice from Miller, but writing is a what to him?
(a) Secret.
(b) Gift.
(c) Calvary.
(d) Danger.

5. Part 2, "Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri," Chapter 9 opens with Miller borrowing the _____ concept of "clearing,"
(a) Calvinist.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Dianetics.
(d) Quaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What neighbor and benefactor of Miller's is trying to find herself in Part 2, "Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri," Chapter 7?

2. Miller writes in Part 2, "Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri," Chapter 7 that Americans worship _____ and tell others that they do not know how to live.

3. Where did Henry Miller grow up?

4. Where does Miller send Chama when he runs out of stories in an urban setting?

5. Who reserves two rooms in his new estate for the Millers?

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