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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 17, Through p. 458,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of flower does Charlie see Rinaldo as?
(a) A tiger lily.
(b) A white calla lily.
(c) A hawthorn.
(d) A venus fly trap.

2. What happens to Charlie's Mercedes-Benz one night in Chicago?
(a) It is ticketed.
(b) It is stolen.
(c) It is painted over.
(d) It is attacked with what appears to be baseball bats.

3. When Humboldt releases himself from Mt. Sinai and begins to sue people, why does he not sue Charlie right away?
(a) He still feels friendly towards Charlie.
(b) He is hoping Charlie will produce Kathleen.
(c) He is waiting to see if Von Trenck makes money.
(d) He has no energy left for it.

4. Charlie relates to Naomi the details of Demmie's death. When Charlie flies down to South America to look for Demmie's body, what is Charlie thinking as he sits with the pilot?
(a) "Let this plane crash, too."
(b) "I wish I could fly the plan myself."
(c) "What were Demmie's last thoughts?"
(d) "Demmie must still be alive."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thaxter have to tell Charlie when they meet in the Palm Court?

2. What does Ezekiel Kamuttu, George's guide to the Olduval Gorge, claim to own?

3. Who is responsible for Life magazine commissioning an article from Charlie?

4. How much must Charlie earn per year in order to pay Denise what the Judge believes he can?

5. What does Charlie tell Waldemar could be in the envelope Humboldt left for him?

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