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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Pages 26-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What obstacle does Gallows encounter at the first estate agent office he goes into?
(a) Prejudice against his criminal background.
(b) Owners who do not want to sell to Blacks.
(c) An estate agent who refuses to talk to him.
(d) The need to prove his income.

2. What does Fitz claim he did when a former girlfriend suggested they get married?
(a) He hit her in the head.
(b) He broke up with her.
(c) He asked out her best friend.
(d) He told her he was already married.

3. What does Bat plan to do about the money missing from the house-buying fund?
(a) Borrow the money from Jean.
(b) Work extra shifts to make it back.
(c) Tell everyone he was robbed.
(d) Try to make it back by gambling.

4. Who is it suggested was behind the assault on Eric Lopley?
(a) His employers.
(b) The Rent Tribunal.
(c) His landlords.
(d) The police.

5. Which man volunteers to keep an eye on everyone and fine them if they are caught wasting money on drinking, smoking, or dating?
(a) Gallows.
(b) Alfonso.
(c) Syl.
(d) de Nobriga.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry plan to do to make "some big money" (15)?

2. What does Battersby's sister do for a living?

3. When Poor realizes that Harry is feeling down because of Jean, what does Poor suggest?

4. What is Gallows looking for when he comes into Battersby's apartment?

5. As Poor approaches his friends in the market, what detail of his appearance does the narrator mention?

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