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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapters 27-31 (pg 85 - 102).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Countess first spot Sissy Hankshaw?
(a) The Empire State Building.
(b) Central Park.
(c) Times Square.
(d) New Mexico.

2. What had Julian gotten rid of in sacrifice to his marriage?
(a) A Great Dane.
(b) A chimpanzee.
(c) A poodle.
(d) A hamster.

3. What does the Countess tell Julian that creativity feeds on, in Chapter 27?
(a) Poisons.
(b) Rum.
(c) Electricity.
(d) Victory.

4. What does Robbins write are the easiest creatures to hypnotize on earth?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Men.
(c) Women.
(d) Goats.

5. What tribe of Native Americans does Sissy supposedly have in her ancestry?
(a) Dakota.
(b) Siwash.
(c) Alpache.
(d) Cherokee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robbins write that the moon vibrations sounded like when converted to sound waves?

2. Robbins compares Sissy's thumbs to Leonardo having left what dangling from the Mona Lisa's mouth?

3. What is the name of the palm reader that Sissy's mother takes her to?

4. In Chapter 28, the author writes, "The Chink is right: life is essentially _____."

5. What is the name of one of the Countess' most popular products?

(see the answer key)

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