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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8, Through p. 236.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Charlie tell Polly about his medal of honor?
(a) It is akin to being knighted.
(b) It is the highest honor given in France.
(c) He fought bravely for it.
(d) It is a kind of phony one.

2. Why does Charlie's friend tell him that he should not give the man demanding $450 the money?
(a) He cheated Charlie at poker.
(b) The man is a racketeer.
(c) Charlie paid too much for a car he bought fom him.
(d) The suit Charlie bought from him was a knock-off.

3. Why does someone who calls Charlie in the middle of the night say that Charlie owes him $450?
(a) It is the money Charlie still owes on a car he bought.
(b) Charlie never paid the man for a suit he bought.
(c) He loaned Charlie money that he now wants back.
(d) He won it from Charlie in a poker game.

4. Who is Gaylord Koffritz?
(a) The judge at the divorce trial.
(b) Renata's former husband.
(c) Denise's lawyer.
(d) A dear friend of Charlie's.

5. What is the name of the man that Charlie gave a check to and then stopped payment on it?
(a) Morris Eller.
(b) Rinaldo Cantabile.
(c) George Swiebel.
(d) Bill Thompson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite an action Humboldt takes, Von Trenck is a hit. What does Humboldt do to try and prevent this?

2. Whose long letters does Charlie read while waiting on jury duty?

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

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?

5. How much money does the Judge believe Charlie can afford to pay Denise each year?

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