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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 60-68.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the narrator to become so excited as to pound on Holly's door?
(a) News that his story will be published.
(b) News of a new job.
(c) News of an approaching storm.
(d) News that Holly is getting married.

2. How did Holly's parents die?
(a) Holly's parents died in a house fire.
(b) Holly's parents died in a car accident.
(c) Holly's parents died of tuberculosis.
(d) Holly's parents died of influenza.

3. What is the name of the rich man who wants to marry Holly?
(a) O.J. Berman.
(b) Joe Bell.
(c) Sid Arbuck.
(d) Rusty Trawler.

4. What about the narrator does Holly want to know more about?
(a) His writing routine.
(b) His taste in women.
(c) His childhood.
(d) His future plans.

5. What does Rusty suggest Holly do to get rid of the "mean reds"?
(a) Shop.
(b) Exercise.
(c) Eat.
(d) Smoke marijuana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT on Joe Bell's list of fixations?

2. What does the narrator admire in an antique store's window?

3. What is the name of the man who accompanies Holly home as the narrator looks on?

4. What does Holly call Fred while talking to Mag?

5. What does Holly's calling card say?

(see the answer key)

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