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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gene decide to store his writing for safekeeping?
(a) A wall safe.
(b) A bank.
(c) Paul's apartment.
(d) His aunt's house.

2. Who is Winnie's boyfriend?
(a) Little Rock.
(b) Joe.
(c) Mr. Big.
(d) Ace.

3. How does Kathryn react to the rejection of Paul's manuscript?
(a) She is encouraging.
(b) She has no reaction.
(c) She is thoughtful.
(d) She is enraged.

4. Why is Kathryn irritated at Paul when she returns home from work?
(a) Paul and his friends are drinking beer.
(b) Paul is not home.
(c) Paul hasn't washed the breakfast dishes.
(d) Paul is napping.

5. Why does Christine call Paul?
(a) She wanted to talk about Kathryn.
(b) Gene has ignored her for days.
(c) She invited Paul and Kathryn to a party.
(d) She needs marital advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Stofsky receives a letter from ___________________ from his Merchant Marine days.

2. Who agrees to let Verger stay at his place?

3. What does Stofsky do when he thinks the cops will be showing up at his apartment?

4. Stofsky finds his own poetry to be ________________.

5. Paul tells Gene that he _______________________ about Gene's affair with Kathryn.

(see the answer key)

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