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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Larry believe much material is written?
(a) Education
(b) Spiritualism
(c) Money
(d) Hobbies

2. Who is Larry's office mate?
(a) Ellery Queen
(b) William MacKenzie
(c) William Ellery
(d) William Boatwright

3. What emotional event does Larry experience?
(a) A surge of joy
(b) A state of shock
(c) A bad premonition
(d) A plunge into depression

4. How much is Larry paid for the story?
(a) $1,000
(b) $500
(c) $200
(d) $2,000

5. Who buys one of Larry's short stories?
(a) Atlantic Monthly
(b) The New Yorker
(c) Reader's Digest
(d) National Geographic

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Sally and Larry do after hearing the good news?

2. A picnic has been planned for later today at _______________________.

3. How is Sid characterized?

4. Who awakens at the vacation house as the story begins?

5. How is the lifestyle of the Langs described?

(see the answer key)

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