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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 80-91.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the inscription on Holly's calling card?
(a) Strange.
(b) Provocative.
(c) Unnecessary.
(d) Laughable.

2. What is there a big bowl of at Joe's bar?
(a) Cereal.
(b) Lemons.
(c) Candy.
(d) Fresh flowers.

3. How long has Holly been on her own?
(a) Since she was fourteen.
(b) Since she was thirteen.
(c) Since she was sixteen.
(d) Since she was seventeen.

4. Why does the narrator gag when he enters Holly's bedroom?
(a) From the appearance of Holly.
(b) From the strong smell of perfume.
(c) From the smell of rotting food.
(d) From the horrible mess.

5. According to Joe Bell, why does he not have an easy nature?
(a) Because he had a rough childhood.
(b) Because he suffers from migraines.
(c) Because he is a bachelor and has a sour stomach.
(d) Because he dislikes people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the narrator and Holly begin to see less of each other?

2. What item of furniture is added to Holly's apartment in March?

3. What does Holly instruct the narrator to do after she is arrested?

4. According to the narrator, which professions would Holly not have time for?

5. What is Joe's bar like compared to most Lexington Avenue bars?

(see the answer key)

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