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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. When Humboldt calls Charlie at the Bellasco Theatre from Bellvue, what does he want?
(a) Free tickets to all shows.
(b) The money Charlie and Demmie had raised.
(c) To meet with him.
(d) An apology from Charlie and Magnasco.

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

3. What information does Charlie want from Langobadi?
(a) How deep into the Mob he is.
(b) Who styles his hair.
(c) Where he gets his shirts.
(d) To know how dangerous Cantabile is.

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

5. What is Charlie's only real asset?
(a) His books.
(b) His home.
(c) His brain.
(d) His car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of of Von Humboldt Fleisher's book of ballads?

2. What does Cantabile tell Charlie he must do before getting together with Polly?

3. What does Humboldt think he and Charlie should do in light of the new US administration?

4. What is the subject of the master essay that Charlie has been writing for years?

5. Who is Pierre Thaxter?

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