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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 7: The Shop-Behind-the-Shop.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago does Hobie say Pippa’s mother died in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?
(a) 2 years ago.
(b) 1 year ago.
(c) 6 years ago.
(d) 12 years ago.

2. Who is the following quote attributed to in the opening of Part III of the novel? “We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others, that in the end, we become disguised to ourselves.”
(a) John Steinbeck.
(b) Arthur Rimbaud.
(c) Carson McCullers.
(d) Francois de la Fochefoucauld.

3. What does Theo tell Hobie is his hardest subject in school in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?
(a) Algebra.
(b) History.
(c) Spanish.
(d) English.

4. By what nickname does Hobie refer to his former business partner?
(a) Welty.
(b) Bobo.
(c) Poppy.
(d) Paddy.

5. Where do the social workers tell Theo his mother’s body is being held in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?
(a) New York Hospital.
(b) Newark General Hospital.
(c) Brooklyn King's Hospital.
(d) Bellevue Hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Rembrandt live?

2. Who is the “big happy Dominican guy” that Theo describes as his favorite doorman in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

3. What is the name of Pippa’s dog that is sleeping with her in bed when Theo meets her in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

4. Where is the note postmarked from that Theo’s mother receives after he leaves the family in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

5. What does Hobie tell Theo that he is, as opposed to a businessman, in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

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