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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. When Matilda asks Jean about marrying Harry, what is Jean's first objection to Harry?
(a) His intellect.
(b) His race.
(c) His looks.
(d) His poverty.

2. 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 smoke--either a cigarette or marijuana.
(b) To sweet-talk someone and try to get them interested in you.
(c) To get something done when the opportunity presents itself.
(d) To pursue a point by asking questions or interrogating someone.

3. Which of Bat's friends hopes to live in the basement of the house they are planning to buy?
(a) Alfy.
(b) Syl.
(c) Nobby.
(d) Gallows.

4. In the market, when Alfy calls out to Poor that he is "dying for a cigarette," what reason does he give for not smoking one (39)?
(a) Gallows might see him and tell Battersby.
(b) He is trying to save money for the house.
(c) He is completely out of both cigarettes and money.
(d) His wife has demanded that he stop smoking.

5. What word do the male characters often use to refer to a woman?
(a) Creature.
(b) Ride.
(c) Chick.
(d) Thing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which man volunteers to keep an eye on everyone and fine them if they are caught wasting money on drinking, smoking, or dating?

2. What do Battersby and Harry go out to get when Battersby's friends gather at his apartment?

3. What word does the narrator use to refer to the structure of his storytelling?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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