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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. What is an item in the envelope besides the long letter and Humboldt's actual gift?
(a) An original copy of Keat's "Letters."
(b) A play about Emil Jannings.
(c) Humboldt's copy of "Phaedrus."
(d) A movie scenario about Amundsen and others.

2. While sitting trapped in Cantabile's car, Charlie thinks of a philosophical conversation he often had with someone. Who is this person?
(a) Dr. Scheldt.
(b) His father.
(c) Von Humboldt Fleisher.
(d) Pierre Thaxter.

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

4. Who arranges to meet with Charlie at the Art Institute?
(a) Renata.
(b) Pierre Thaxter.
(c) Rinaldo Cantabile.
(d) His brother, Julius.

5. Who does Charlie find at the Russian Baths and is happy that it is not George Siewell?
(a) Dr. Lutz.
(b) Menasha.
(c) George's father.
(d) Humboldt.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years are Humboldt and Citrine estranged?

2. Why does Humboldt (in his letter) give as his reason for using the blood-brother check?

3. Where is Charlie's family originally from?

4. How much money does Charlie lose at the poker game, including what he loses to Rinaldo?

5. What happens to Hildenfisch at the racquet ball club?

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