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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John notice about Carl as he leaves the bar in Chapter 2?
(a) He can barely walk.
(b) He is skipping.
(c) He always walks behind Fay.
(d) He walks very straight and fast.

2. What does Carl do while he is at the bar in Chapter 3?
(a) Play the jukebox.
(b) Watch TV.
(c) Help with tables.
(d) Read a book.

3. In Chapter 1, what does John Nickel say he will probably never do again?
(a) Leave Memphis.
(b) Drum professionally.
(c) Do heroin.
(d) Sleep with a woman.

4. What rule does John have about drinking?
(a) Never mix.
(b) Never in his own bar.
(c) Never more than one a night.
(d) Never.

5. Why does John give up admonishing Eddie's father in Chapter 2?
(a) She isn't listening.
(b) He is too hung over.
(c) He may have a gun.
(d) He is running late for an appointment.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Rum Boogie Cafe, John is certain he will have sex with a woman despite what?

2. Who does the applicant in Chapter 1 remind John Nickel of?

3. What is John's concern regarding his applicant in Chapter 1?

4. When did John leave Marion?

5. Why does John admonish Eddie's father in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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