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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Guido Stronson trying to do that has Rinaldo furious?
(a) Make a move on Polly.
(b) Scam the Mafia
(c) Put a hit on Rinaldo.
(d) Murder Judge Urbanovich.

2. What problem is the main character in Section I of "Treatment" having?
(a) He is going bald.
(b) A sick father.
(c) Writer's block.
(d) He cannot have children.

3. How does Renata feel about going with Charlie to see Waldemar in the nursing home?
(a) Weak.
(b) Delighted.
(c) Sad.
(d) Annoyed.

4. Why is it that Corcoran feels at first that he cannot publish his book?
(a) It violates copyright laws.
(b) It would destroy his marriage.
(c) It would hurt his girlfriend.
(d) It all came to him in a dream.

5. Who is Julius's wife?
(a) Miriam.
(b) Ulick.
(c) Menasha.
(d) Hortense.

6. 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) "What were Demmie's last thoughts?"
(b) "Demmie must still be alive."
(c) "Let this plane crash, too."
(d) "I wish I could fly the plan myself."

7. What does Charlie ask Renata to do for him when they see the wheelchairs on the porch of the nursing home?
(a) Wheel him around for a ride.
(b) Put the old men in them and ride them around.
(c) Make note of the model and buy a new one.
(d) Have them repaired for the men.

8. What does Charlie promise to do for Waldemar even if the papers contain nothing valuable?
(a) Buy him a crypt in Valhalla.
(b) Have his dead sister and nephew moved to another cemetery.
(c) Move him to a better nursing home.
(d) Send him a check for $10,000.

9. Who does the Stronson's receptionist turn out to be?
(a) Doris' father.
(b) Naomi Lutz's daughter.
(c) Denise's travel agent.
(d) The Senora.

10. How does Charlie get Waldemar to finally show him the contents of the envelope Humboldt has left him?
(a) By being honest.
(b) Threatening legal action.
(c) Grabbing it and running.
(d) Using his tears for pity.

11. What is Naomi's new last name?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Hank.
(c) Swinburne.
(d) Wolper.

12. Who is the main character in Humboldt's "Treatment?"
(a) Corcoran.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Mastroianni.
(d) Laverne.

13. What does Pierre do to assure Charlie he will repay him all that he owes?
(a) Gives him a blank check.
(b) Makes up a repayment plan.
(c) Calls his bank to have someone speak with Charlie.
(d) Hands him $200 as assurance.

14. How does Humboldt address Charlie in his posthumous letter?
(a) Dear Traitor.
(b) Dear Friend.
(c) Dear Charles.
(d) Dear Shoveleer.

15. What does Thaxter have to tell Charlie when they meet in the Palm Court?
(a) He has signed a contract for the dictator book.
(b) He is canceling his going-away party on the ship.
(c) He is moving to Texas for good.
(d) He is in love with Renata.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Renata end up doing because Charlie has not proposed marriage?

2. What does Naomi ask Charlie to do in order for her to judge if he would make more sense to her now that she is older?

3. Who comes to tell Charlie that Stronson has dropped the charges against him?

4. Who is Rebecca Volsted?

5. What happens to Thaxter in Argentina?

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