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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. While sitting trapped in Cantabile's car, Charlie thinks of a philosophical conversation he often had with someone. Who is this person?
(a) His father.
(b) Pierre Thaxter.
(c) Dr. Scheldt.
(d) Von Humboldt Fleisher.

2. 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) "I wish I could fly the plan myself."
(b) "Demmie must still be alive."
(c) "Let this plane crash, too."
(d) "What were Demmie's last thoughts?"

3. Who has Humboldt based his "Treatment" on?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Von Trenck.
(c) Himself.
(d) George Swiebel.

4. As Charlie recalls the old days, what profound topic does Charlie ruminate on during his wait to be called by the bailiff from the jury pool?
(a) Politics.
(b) The Nazis.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Freedom.

5. Who is President of the United States when Charlie and his then-wife, Denise, are invited to the White House?
(a) Nixon.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Kennedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Charlie enter a men's room stall as Srole is telling him what he can do to protect his money?

2. What is Guido Stronson trying to do that has Rinaldo furious?

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

4. What does Charlie's lawyer, Tomchek, want Charlie to do after meeting in chambers with the judge?

5. What does Thaxter have to tell Charlie when they meet in the Palm Court?

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