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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what Moscow district do Irina and Pushkin initially take up residence?
(a) Tverskov.
(b) Presnensky.
(c) Khamovniki.
(d) Arbat.

2. The bakery to which Irina dispatches Pushkin is on what street?
(a) Povarskaya.
(b) Battleship Potemkin.
(c) Tverskaya.
(d) Maxim Gorky.

3. How many are ahead of Jerry when he joins the line to reschedule his flight?
(a) 7.
(b) 6.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

4. To which of the following does Smitty introduce Jerry?
(a) Juan.
(b) John.
(c) Giovanni.
(d) Sean.

5. Which of the following authors’ signatures does Touchett demur from forging?
(a) Mailer.
(b) Udpkie.
(c) Roth.
(d) Bellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following so-called mystics does “The Ballad of Timothy Touchett” cite?

2. On what street does Pushkin expect to find thread?

3. At what time does Jerry awaken for his rescheduled flight home?

4. Which of the following writers does Touchett idolize?

5. How much is Touchett paid for his first calligraphic efforts for Pennybrook?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jerry agree to do as Smitty’s wife bids?

2. How does Irina react to the Communist speaker she and Pushkin first hear?

3. Why does Touchett move to New York?

4. What does “The Line” suggest makes a discussion of the weather a pleasantry?

5. What does Jerry note as his major failing?

6. What does Jerry note is the virtue of having a flight canceled early?

7. How does Touchett propose to meet his professional goals?

8. When does Touchett call on Pennybrook, and why?

9. Why does Jerry refuse to order room service dinners?

10. Why does Jerry opt to order room service breakfasts?

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