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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (pages 54-67).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul's thesis conclude is "God's gift" to us (34)?
(a) Imagination
(b) Hope
(c) Other people
(d) Free Choice

2. What does the New York Times send contributors of the anecdotes Flan and Ouisa mention at the end of this section?
(a) A Times tree ornament
(b) A framed excerpt
(c) A bottle of champagne
(d) A free subscription

3. What French film does Flan reference while mocking Ouisa about South Africa in this section?
(a) Battle of Algiers
(b) Pepe Le Moko
(c) Grand Illusion
(d) Rules of the Game

4. How much money did Kitty give Paul?
(a) $40
(b) $25
(c) $50
(d) $10

5. What does Geoffrey say amazes him about New York in his first line?
(a) The restaurants
(b) The quiet
(c) The opulence
(d) The technology

Short Answer Questions

1. Reveling in the dining options in this section, Geoffrey says that New York is the what of the twentieth century?

2. What taciturn promise does Paul make the Kittredges and Geoffrey before the latter leaves?

3. What does the Hustler do as soon as he enters the scene?

4. As Flan describes his dream, he says that he does not treat his painting like what?

5. To what artist's work does Flan compare his children's paintings in the second grade?

(see the answer key)

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