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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, Through p. 228.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Humboldt sneak into Dr. Longstaff's private elevator and have a meeting with him?
(a) To have Ricketts fired so he can have a chair at Princeton.
(b) To get on his good side.
(c) To ask the Belisha Foundation to endow a chair for him.
(d) He wants to discuss the great poets and impress Longstaff.

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

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

4. What is the title of Steiner's book of meditative exerciess?
(a) Seven Mantras to Memorize
(b) Knowledge of the Higher Worlds and Its Attainment
(c) Believe in Yourself and You Shall Give Life
(d) The Way to a Better Life

5. How much money does Charlie lose at the poker game, including what he loses to Rinaldo?
(a) Six hundred dollars.
(b) Five hundred dollars.
(c) One thousand dollars.
(d) Four hundred fifty dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charlie's original family name?

2. How does Charlie Citrine make a fortune?

3. Which Presidential election outcome was a personal disaster to Humboldt?

4. Who is responsible for Life magazine commissioning an article from Charlie?

5. Who is Signor Caldofreddo?

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