2. How does Perkins know Foxley?
(a) They worked together.
(b) They went to school together.
(c) His mother worked for his mother.
(d) They went to the same church.

3. Where does Stag meet up with William?
(a) A bar.
(b) A theater.
(c) The landing pad.
(d) The library.

4. Why is Mrs. Foster planning a trip to France?
(a) To see an old friend.
(b) To visit her daughter.
(c) To teach a lecture.
(d) To make a business acquisition.

5. In "Madame Rosette," who is Stag's partner?
(a) Starry.
(b) Stuffy.
(c) Stimey.
(d) Stanley.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stag collect from the people working for Madame Rosette?

2. What was Klausner doing when his box was smashed?

3. What is Drioli's occupation?

4. What was on the face of the man whom Edward's wife believes is reincarnated as a cat?

5. Where does the Englishman meet the South American man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Stuffy call Madame Rosette in the first place?

2. What does Edward do when he sees his wife really thinks the cat is a reincarnated musician?

3. Who is William, and what do he and Stag do together?

4. What happens to the Chippendale commode and why?

5. What bet did the South American man make with the sailor in "Man From the South?"

6. In "Galloping Foxley," what did Foxley used to do to Perkins?

7. Why does Mr. Boggis do much of his business in the country in "Parson's Pleasure?"

8. In "Dip in the Pool," why does William panic on the cruise ship, and what does he decide to do in response to the panic?

9. How did Drioli respond to the advances Soutine made on his wife in "Skin?"

10. What did the stranger offer Drioli in exchange for a chance to see the painting on his back often?

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