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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry's father criticize Henry for not doing?
(a) Enlisting in the army.
(b) Finishing college.
(c) Marrying a decent woman.
(d) Not making use of his literary talents.

2. What does Henry tell the interviewer is his real job?
(a) A film director.
(b) A reporter.
(c) An artist.
(d) A writer.

3. How does Henry say Gertrude's eyes make him feel?
(a) Helpless.
(b) Alive.
(c) Horny.
(d) Humorous.

4. What color hair does the woman sitting next to Henry at the bar have?
(a) Red.
(b) Blond.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

5. Where does Henry find work in this section?
(a) A dog food factory.
(b) A ladies' dress shop.
(c) A boarding school.
(d) A tailors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Henry's landlady in this section?

2. Where does the blond woman take Henry to after the bar?

3. What is the name of the bar owner's husband?

4. What kind of bar is Bar O?

5. Where does Henry go once he has money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the second section.

2. Why does Henry decide it is time to go back to Los Angeles?

3. How does Billy-Boy help Henry in the third section?

4. Why does Willie like Henry?

5. What does Henry think of New York when he first arrives?

6. What is Henry's opinion of New York?

7. What bet does Henry make in the opening chapter?

8. Summarize the fourth section.

9. How does Henry meet Laura?

10. What does Henry promise himself in the fourth section?

(see the answer keys)

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