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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. Miller states that well-behaved children rarely grow into what kind of adults?
(a) Normal.
(b) Ill-behaved.
(c) Well-behaved.
(d) Exceptional.

2. Miller writes that Jews and _____ are America's only truly selfless givers.
(a) Blacks.
(b) Goys.
(c) Indians.
(d) Arabs.

3. Since 1929, Miller has produced how many watercolors by Part 2, "Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri," Chapter 4?
(a) 5,000.
(b) 2,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 500.

4. Who is Miller's brother-in-law in Jerusalem?
(a) Gordon Lifshitz.
(b) Lilik Leys.
(c) Geoff Schatz.
(d) Lilik Schatz.

5. Who is living in the studio and offers to help Miller take care of his children following the breakup of his marriage?
(a) Walter Winslow.
(b) Wilson Winslow.
(c) Walter Matthews.
(d) Wilbur Robinson.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year is Miller in Villa Seurat?

2. Almost how many artists of all sorts come through Big Sur in Henry Miller's twelve years there?

3. Who is the author of The Stranger in Big Sur?

4. Fledgling writers seek advice from Miller, but writing is a what to him?

5. Muench practicing who inspires Miller to paint music?

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