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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, Through p. 169.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Humboldt calls Charlie at the Bellasco Theatre from Bellvue, what does he want?
(a) To meet with him.
(b) The money Charlie and Demmie had raised.
(c) Free tickets to all shows.
(d) An apology from Charlie and Magnasco.

2. What is the title of Steiner's book of meditative exerciess?
(a) Knowledge of the Higher Worlds and Its Attainment
(b) The Way to a Better Life
(c) Seven Mantras to Memorize
(d) Believe in Yourself and You Shall Give Life

3. Who does Cantabile take Charlie to meet in the Hancock Building?
(a) An old man who deals in jewelry.
(b) A distant relative of President Harding.
(c) A Japanese martial arts expert.
(d) A newspaper columnist.

4. Why does Cantabile take Charlie to the Playboy Club?
(a) He needs to relax in the sauna.
(b) To finally collect his money.
(c) To have a few drinks together.
(d) To meet Mike Schneiderman.

5. What happens to Hildenfisch at the racquet ball club?
(a) He dies.
(b) Langobardi threatens him.
(c) He wins at Cut-Throat.
(d) He befriends Charlie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Humboldt diagnose himself as a manic depressive?

2. What does Humboldt think he and Charlie should do in light of the new US administration?

3. What ultimately happens to Humboldt's chair position at Princeton?

4. Why does Charlie's friend tell him that he should not give the man demanding $450 the money?

5. For how many years are Humboldt and Citrine estranged?

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