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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15, Through p. 401.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is responsible for Life magazine commissioning an article from Charlie?
(a) Demmie.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Denise.
(d) Renata.

2. Who does Charlie run into during intermission at the Christmas Pageant?
(a) Dr. Klosterman.
(b) Mike Schneiderman.
(c) Scottie.
(d) Dr. Longstaff.

3. What does Cantabile ultimately do with most of the money Charlie gives him?
(a) He gives it all back to Charlie.
(b) He folds the bills into planes and drops them from a tall building.
(c) He rips the money into tiny pieces and makes Charlie eat it.
(d) He buys a couple of watches from an old man.

4. Who does the Judge insinuate he would unleash upon Charlie if he does not cooperate?
(a) Mr Pinsker.
(b) Mrs. Citrine.
(c) Mr. Tomchek.
(d) Mr. Srole.

5. What is Kafka's description of Steiner?
(a) A man for all seasons.
(b) His superior in philosophical ideas.
(c) An artist stuck in the insurance business.
(d) A phony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charlie's only real asset?

2. Who is the poker game at George's house organized around?

3. Why is Huggins looking for Charlie?

4. Why does Humboldt say his mother used to send him to Chicago?

5. Who is Humboldt name after, according to his Uncle Waldemar?

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