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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 3-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Charlotte Haze described as being in Part 1, Chapter 10?
(a) Mid-30s.
(b) Late-20s.
(c) Mid-20s.
(d) Late-40s.

2. H.H. describes finding over twenty-four dollars hoarded by Lolita in a hole in the wall behind what painting in Part 2, Chapter 7?
(a) Water Lillies.
(b) Starry Night.
(c) The Mona Lisa.
(d) Whistler's Mother.

3. Where does the narrator say Mrs. Phalli’s sister taught in Part 1, Chapter 20?
(a) St. Joseph's.
(b) St. Edwards.
(c) St. Algebra.
(d) St. Mark's.

4. Charlotte tells H.H. in Part 1, Chapter 18 that if he “did not believe in Our Christian God, she would” do what?
(a) “Pray for him.”
(b) “Tell the preacher.”
(c) “Commit suicide.”
(d) “Divorce him.”

5. Why is H.H. unable to stay at the McCoos’ home in Part 1, Chapter 10?
(a) Their house has been flooded.
(b) H.H.'s mother forbids it.
(c) Their house burned down.
(d) Mr. McCoo has been arrested.

Short Answer Questions

1. What couple in H.H. and Charlotte’s neighborhood has a “hysterical setter” that frequently chases cars?

2. The accident that killed Charlotte has only been reported in what newspaper, according to the narrator in Part 1, Chapter 25?

3. What does H.H. describe Lolita’s weight as being when he is purchasing new clothes for her in Part 1, Chapter 25?

4. What girl does Lolita say “instructed her in various manipulations” at camp in Part 1, Chapter 32?

5. Because the picnic is postponed, Lolita refuses to go where with her mother in Part 1, Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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