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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Charlie get a call from while lunching in The Oak Room with Renata?
(a) Julius.
(b) Szathmar.
(c) Thaxter.
(d) Cantabile.

5. How does Charlie plan to come up with the seed money to get in on Julius's new venture?
(a) Sell Humboldt's Treatment on his own.
(b) Ask Rinaldo for a loan.
(c) Call Kathleen for the money.
(d) Follow up on some of Thaxter's ideas for essays in Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Charlie tell Renata he earned for his Trenck movie rights?

2. What does Denise let Charlie know via a note from his daughter?

3. What is Kafka's description of Steiner?

4. Who does the Stronson's receptionist turn out to be?

5. What does Julius do with the food he buys for Hortense?

Short Essay Questions

1. What thoughts does Charlie have during the intermission of a Christmas Pageant he is attending with his children?

2. What is Humboldt's Uncle Waldemar afraid that Charlie might do when he is given the envelope?

3. How does Charlie's theory that some people have no use for their gifts and can think only of overcoming their weaknesses apply to Charlie and Humboldt?

4. As Charlie thinks about oblivion and death as being all we have to expect out of this world, what options present themselves to him in order to meet this end?

5. Why does Charlie feel compelled to continue the work of the dead?

6. What are Charlie's and Julius's feelings about death?

7. What does Renata think will happen to Charlie if he goes to Texas to see Julius?

8. Does Charlie have confidence in PIerre Thaxter's ability to get help for him while in jail?

9. Why does Charlie fail to say anything when Renata tells him the operator at the Plaza called her Mrs. Citrine?

10. Why does Charlie begin to cry while watching the film in Paris with Rinaldo?

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