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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Pages 51-75.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Harry and Jean go out into the hallway together, he decides to "make hay while the match was shining" (26). What does the expression "make hay" mean?
(a) To get something done when the opportunity presents itself.
(b) To sweet-talk someone and try to get them interested in you.
(c) To pursue a point by asking questions or interrogating someone.
(d) To smoke--either a cigarette or marijuana.

2. Of the friends who have agreed to the housing plan, which three does the narrator say are at least somewhat serious about getting a house?
(a) Harry, Fitz, and Bat.
(b) Gallows, Harry, and Ftiz.
(c) Bat, Gallows, and Harry.
(d) Harry, Bat, and Syl.

3. Which of Bat's friends is the narrator describing when he says "As if, by himself, he can't exist, life too big for him to tackle" (36)?
(a) Nobby.
(b) Gallows.
(c) Alfy.
(d) Syl.

4. When Poor realizes that Harry is feeling down because of Jean, what does Poor suggest?
(a) Harry should date Matilda to make Jean jealous.
(b) He can fix Harry up with an English woman.
(c) Harry should be more straightforward with Jean.
(d) He will talk to Jean on Harry's behalf.

5. Which of the friends sees Harry as he is being led away by the two men?
(a) Poor.
(b) Gallows.
(c) Syl.
(d) Alfy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jean surprise Gallows when he runs into her near the park where she is looking for clients?

2. What word do the male characters often use to refer to a woman?

3. Who is it suggested was behind the assault on Eric Lopley?

4. What time of year is it when the men first come up with the plan to buy a house?

5. What is de Nobriga's nickname?

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