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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, pages 19-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what does the old man stare when the narrator gives him his the money?
(a) The narrator's trousers.
(b) His feet.
(c) The bakery.
(d) The sky.

2. What has the narrator left in the pawn shop?
(a) His pencil.
(b) His writing paper.
(c) His cap.
(d) His pen.

3. What are the two gentlemen doing while sitting on the narrator's seat?
(a) Reading.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Writing.
(d) Smoking.

4. What does the narrator say is the nicest object in his apartment?
(a) The stove.
(b) The rocking chair.
(c) The painting.
(d) The double bed.

5. From what is the dog's collar made?
(a) Mexican silver.
(b) Iron chains.
(c) Moroccan leather.
(d) Brazilian gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical feature of the woman outside the butcher's shop nauseates the narrator?

2. What does the narrator find in his pawned waistcoat pocket?

3. What does the narrator decide to do to the woman?

4. What is the woman thinking of buying from the butcher's shop?

5. What is the woman outside the pawnshop carrying when the narrator leaves the building for the second time?

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