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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12, Through p. 342.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who ended up taking most of Humboldt's papers, clothes, and valuables?
(a) Kathleen.
(b) His gambling uncle, Waldemar.
(c) Huggins.
(d) Charlie.

2. For how many years are Humboldt and Citrine estranged?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Thirty.

3. How does Charlie get Waldemar to finally show him the contents of the envelope Humboldt has left him?
(a) Grabbing it and running.
(b) Using his tears for pity.
(c) Threatening legal action.
(d) By being honest.

4. What did Charlie's friend, Menasha, always want to be?
(a) An electrician.
(b) A rabbi.
(c) An opera singer.
(d) A writer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cantabile offer to give Charlie while in his apartment?

2. When Humboldt releases himself from Mt. Sinai and begins to sue people, why does he not sue Charlie right away?

3. What does Humboldt tell Charlie he is charging him with in a lawsuit?

4. According to Mickey, who owns the Baths?

5. What does Charlie tell Pierre they must do about plans to publish The Ark?

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