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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Judge bring up as someone whose unique ideas made millions?
(a) The Maharishi.
(b) Bill Gates.
(c) Tom Carvel.
(d) Kathleen Tigler.

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

3. What does Ezekiel Kamuttu, George's guide to the Olduval Gorge, claim to own?
(a) Alium stones.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Azurite minerals.
(d) Beryllium stones.

4. What disease did Charlie suffer from as a boy?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Leukemia.
(c) Polio.
(d) Tuberculosis.

5. As Charlie recalls the old days, what profound topic does Charlie ruminate on during his wait to be called by the bailiff from the jury pool?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Politics.
(c) The Nazis.
(d) Boredom.

6. When Cantabile approaches Thaxter and Charlie, what does he want Charlie to do?
(a) Take him to the Arts Museum.
(b) Go to lunch with him and Polly.
(c) Introduce Thaxter to him.
(d) Get into the car.

7. Why does Srole think Urbanovich wants to help Denise?
(a) It is a fun case to him.
(b) He is attracted to her.
(c) He wants to be rid of this ridiculous case.
(d) He hates Charlie.

8. How much money does the Judge believe Charlie can afford to pay Denise each year?
(a) Thirty thousand dollars.
(b) Fifty thousand dollar.
(c) Twenty-five thousand dollars.
(d) Two hundred thousand dollars.

9. What is the reason Magnasco does not want to call the police on Humboldt?
(a) He is afraid Humboldt will attack him further.
(b) He intends to attack Humboldt himself when the time comes.
(c) He does not want to get a bad name within the New York culture crowd.
(d) He does not want revenge from Charlie Citrine.

10. Who hires the psychiatrist, specializing in sex, for Charlie to talk with?
(a) Denise.
(b) Humboldt.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Demmie.

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

12. How does Citrine first get in touch with Humboldt?
(a) He writes him a letter.
(b) They meet on a Greyhound bus.
(c) He meets him in a bar.
(d) He telephones him.

13. What is Charlie's only real asset?
(a) His brain.
(b) His home.
(c) His car.
(d) His books.

14. What is the title of Steiner's book of meditative exerciess?
(a) The Way to a Better Life
(b) Seven Mantras to Memorize
(c) Knowledge of the Higher Worlds and Its Attainment
(d) Believe in Yourself and You Shall Give Life

15. What is the name of the private eye Humboldt hired?
(a) Boehme.
(b) Magnasco.
(c) Scaccia.
(d) Hobbes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cantabile ultimately do with most of the money Charlie gives him?

2. Where does Humboldt refuse to go and lecture in 1952?

3. In which decade did Von Humboldt Fleisher publish his book of ballads?

4. What is the Senora's chief claim to fame founded upon?

5. According to Judge Urbanovich, what is Charlie's problem in this case?

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