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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 does Charlie find at the Russian Baths and is happy that it is not George Siewell?
(a) Humboldt.
(b) Menasha.
(c) Dr. Lutz.
(d) George's father.

2. What does Charlie ask Renata to do for him when they see the wheelchairs on the porch of the nursing home?
(a) Wheel him around for a ride.
(b) Put the old men in them and ride them around.
(c) Have them repaired for the men.
(d) Make note of the model and buy a new one.

3. Who ended up taking most of Humboldt's papers, clothes, and valuables?
(a) Huggins.
(b) His gambling uncle, Waldemar.
(c) Kathleen.
(d) Charlie.

4. Charlie relates to Naomi the details of Demmie's death. When Charlie flies down to South America to look for Demmie's body, what is Charlie thinking as he sits with the pilot?
(a) "Demmie must still be alive."
(b) "Let this plane crash, too."
(c) "What were Demmie's last thoughts?"
(d) "I wish I could fly the plan myself."

5. What produces autonomous beings that appear animated, giddy, and free but in the final analysis are boring and of little relevance?
(a) The IRS.
(b) The Spirits of Form.
(c) The Archai.
(d) The Exousiai.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Humboldt's gift?

2. What is an item in the envelope besides the long letter and Humboldt's actual gift?

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

4. What does Charlie tell Renata he is considering selling due to its current high value?

5. What does Charlie tell Waldemar could be in the envelope Humboldt left for him?

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