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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15, Through p. 401.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Orlando Huggins?
(a) The game warden in Nevada.
(b) Kathleen's third husband.
(c) Kathleen's divorce lawyer.
(d) The executor of Humboldt's estate.

2. Who does Charlie get a call from while lunching in The Oak Room with Renata?
(a) Szathmar.
(b) Julius.
(c) Thaxter.
(d) Cantabile.

3. What is Stronson's actual job before becoming a scam artist?
(a) Investment guru.
(b) Journalist.
(c) Service station attendant.
(d) Receptionist.

4. When Humboldt attacks Magnasco on the streets of New York, who saves the young fellow's life?
(a) The staff of Howard Johnson's.
(b) A nearby police officer.
(c) Charlie Citrine.
(d) A group of lesbians dressed like longshoremen.

5. Why does Humboldt say his mother used to send him to Chicago?
(a) To find a wife.
(b) To go to school.
(c) To spy on his father.
(d) To make some money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Humboldt end up dying?

2. What film director did Humboldt admire?

3. Why does a movie company hire Tigler?

4. Which government official does Charlie spend five days with while writing an article for Life magazine?

5. What does Renata think of Cantabile's suggestion that he rub out Denise for Charlie?

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