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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to tell Charlie that Stronson has dropped the charges against him?
(a) Szathmar.
(b) Stronson's receptionist.
(c) The cop in Stronson's office.
(d) Pierre.

2. What does Denise let Charlie know via a note from his daughter?
(a) She will drop the court case.
(b) She needs more money.
(c) His daughters will never see him after this.
(d) Her life has been threatened.

3. What does Renata end up taking from Charlie as she leaves The Oak Room?
(a) His papers from Humboldt.
(b) His wallet.
(c) The tip meant for the waiter.
(d) His shoe.

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

5. What is it that Charlie believes Cantabile loves to make?
(a) Conversation with Charlie.
(b) Pasta.
(c) Threats.
(d) Plans to join the Mafia.

6. What does George Swiebel let Charlie know about while Charlie is in the pension?
(a) The beryllium deal has gone bust.
(b) Renata wants to marry Charlie and divorce her new husband.
(c) Julius has died.
(d) George has been arrested.

7. Who does Charlie go to Paris with?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Rinaldo.
(c) Rebecca.
(d) La Senora.

8. Why is Senor Biferno angry with Renata?
(a) He is disappointed at the way she has turned out.
(b) She is not the rich daughter he wanted.
(c) He believes she is a gold-digger.
(d) Renata's mother has sued him for back child support.

9. Who is Rebecca Volsted?
(a) The Senora's friend.
(b) Charlie's next wife.
(c) Roger's real mother.
(d) A Danish secretary.

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

11. What is Humboldt's gift?
(a) A treatment for a screenplay.
(b) A love letter from Kathleen.
(c) A pawn check for Oriental rugs.
(d) An Oldsmobile.

12. What does Julius do with the food he buys for Hortense?
(a) He forgets to bring it home.
(b) He leaves it locked up in the Cadillac.
(c) He eats it.
(d) He give it to the Cubans.

13. 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 in love with Renata.
(c) He is canceling his going-away party on the ship.
(d) He is moving to Texas for good.

14. What does Charlie tell Waldemar could be in the envelope Humboldt left for him?
(a) Something that might be publishable.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Papers worth a fortune.
(d) Probably nothing valuable.

15. Why does Cantabile bring Charlie with him to visit Stronson?
(a) To pretend to be a hit man.
(b) To watch Rinaldo threaten Stronson.
(c) To impress Pierre.
(d) For kicks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Renata have with her when she arrives in Madrid?

2. How does Charlie plan to come up with the seed money to get in on Julius's new venture?

3. Where does the final scene in the book take place?

4. Who informs Charlie that the IRS will not leave Charlie alone?

5. Who tells Naomi that Charlie plans to go away with Renata?

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