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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. What does the narrator say his landlord does for a profession?
(a) A stevedore.
(b) A journalist.
(c) A shipworker.
(d) A businessman.

2. To what does the narrator liken the old man as he climbs the hill?
(a) A bear.
(b) A mule.
(c) An insect.
(d) A fish.

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

4. Why does the narrator give up on his idea of writing "Crimes of the Future"?
(a) It is too complicated.
(b) It is too long-winded.
(c) It is too boring.
(d) It is too elementary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the old man's profession?

2. Where does the old man tell the narrator he had been the day before?

3. Where does the narrator tell the old man he lives?

4. What does the narrator intend to buy with the remaining money?

5. Who does the narrator overtake as he leaves the park to return to the pawnshop?

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