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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 attacks Magnasco on the streets of New York, who saves the young fellow's life?
(a) The staff of Howard Johnson's.
(b) Charlie Citrine.
(c) A group of lesbians dressed like longshoremen.
(d) A nearby police officer.

2. Who hires the psychiatrist, specializing in sex, for Charlie to talk with?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Humboldt.
(c) Demmie.
(d) Denise.

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

4. What is the title of of Von Humboldt Fleisher's book of ballads?
(a) Timaeus.
(b) From Hagel to Marx.
(c) Harlequin Ballads.
(d) Ballads of Love.

5. When a wrinkled postcard falls to the floor, what does Charlie see that it is?
(a) A last love note from Denise.
(b) A poem that Humboldt wrote.
(c) A rejection of his latest writing submission.
(d) A threatening note from Cantabile.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Charlie's Mercedes-Benz one night in Chicago?

2. When Humboldt releases himself from Mt. Sinai and begins to sue people, why does he not sue Charlie right away?

3. What disease did Charlie suffer from as a boy?

4. According to Mickey, who owns the Baths?

5. Where does Cantabile tell Charlie to meet him with the money?

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