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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 14, Through p. 376.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ezekiel Kamuttu, George's guide to the Olduval Gorge, claim to own?
(a) Alium stones.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Azurite minerals.
(d) Beryllium stones.

2. Why is Huggins looking for Charlie?
(a) Tigler had him in his will.
(b) To give him a subpoena.
(c) Humboldt had left him something.
(d) To arrest him.

3. What does Charlie want to do when Scaccia demands money from him on behalf of Humboldt?
(a) Call Humboldt.
(b) Leave town.
(c) Tell him off.
(d) Kill him.

4. Why does a movie company hire Tigler?
(a) To use his dude ranch as background scenery.
(b) To direct certain cowboy scenes.
(c) To be the horse expert.
(d) As an extra.

5. Why does Charlie spend several months in South America near the Orinoco River?
(a) He is looking for Demmie Vonghel's body.
(b) He is researching a new play.
(c) He has gone to meet Demmie's father.
(d) He goes there on a long vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason Magnasco does not want to call the police on Humboldt?

2. Who arranges to meet with Charlie at the Art Institute?

3. When Cantabile approaches Thaxter and Charlie, what does he want Charlie to do?

4. What does Renata end up taking from Charlie as she leaves The Oak Room?

5. Who is Orlando Huggins?

(see the answer key)

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