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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (pages 68-82).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is the shirt that the Kittredges give to Paul?
(a) White
(b) Pink
(c) Black
(d) Blue

2. What does Ouisa initially fear the Hustler may have?
(a) AIDS
(b) Their silverwear
(c) A knife
(d) A gun

3. In Paul's description of his father, Sidney Poitier claims that growing up his family was so poor they did not even own what?
(a) Air
(b) Dirt
(c) Their shoes
(d) The IOUs they held

4. Which of the following prominent New York families is not one that Paul mentions considering before deciding to come to the Kittredges?
(a) The Auchinslosses
(b) The Babcocks
(c) The Helmsleys
(d) The Onassises

5. What request does Paul make of the Kittredges before leaving?
(a) That they lend him more money
(b) That they not tell his father
(c) That they forgive him
(d) That they forget the whole incident

Short Answer Questions

1. What metaphor does Sidney Poitier use to characterize the two American debates on life?

2. At what time does Ouisa wake up the night after the dinner with Paul?

3. Where does Ouisa speak to to Sidney Poitier in her dream?

4. What is the last thing the Hustler says before leaving the condo?

5. Who calls the Kittredges soon after Paul leaves?

(see the answer key)

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