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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, Through p. 106.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Humboldt say about Citrine winning the Pulitzer Prize for his book?
(a) "He is my friend."
(b) "If anyone deserves it, he does."
(c) "It's a great honor."
(d) "The Pulitzer is for the birds."

3. Why does Humboldt say his mother used to send him to Chicago?
(a) To go to school.
(b) To make some money.
(c) To spy on his father.
(d) To find a wife.

4. Where is Charlie's family originally from?
(a) Germany.
(b) Poland.
(c) Kiev.
(d) London.

5. What college did Humboldt have a connection with to get Cintrine a job?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Yale.
(c) Princeton.
(d) New York University.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Charlie find at the Russian Baths and is happy that it is not George Siewell?

3. Where does Cantabile want Charlie to go with him once they meet in the street outside the Baths?

4. Where does Humboldt end up dying?

5. How does Citrine first get in touch with Humboldt?

(see the answer key)

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