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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. What does Cantabile ultimately do with most of the money Charlie gives him?
(a) He folds the bills into planes and drops them from a tall building.
(b) He gives it all back to Charlie.
(c) He rips the money into tiny pieces and makes Charlie eat it.
(d) He buys a couple of watches from an old man.

2. Who is Forrest Tomchek?
(a) Denise's lawyer.
(b) Charlie's divorce lawyer.
(c) Cantabile's brother-in-law.
(d) Renata's ex-husband.

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

4. What does Charlie tell Renata he is considering selling due to its current high value?
(a) His autographed book by Humboldt.
(b) His destroyed Mercedes.
(c) His apartment.
(d) His Oriental rugs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave Charlie an embroidered needlepoint cushion when he and Renata had a falling out?

2. Why does Cantabile stay behind in the bathroom after speaking with Charlie?

3. What is Renata upset about missing so Charlie could go to Coney Island to get a worthless outline?

4. What group has Stronson under investigation according to The Tribune?

5. Whose newspaper column does Charlie Citrine appear in according to Cantabile's early edition of the morning's paper?

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