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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. Why does Battersby's sister warn Matilda about him?
(a) Battersby is known to lie all the time.
(b) Battersby tries to sleep with all of her friends.
(c) Battersby already has an illegitimate child.
(d) Battersby did not treat his last girlfriend well.

2. Where does Gallows tell his friends that he might get a windfall of money from?
(a) The sale of his photographs.
(b) The death of a relative.
(c) The sale of his music.
(d) Reparations for his imprisonment.

3. In what area of London is the novel set?
(a) Hackney.
(b) Putney.
(c) Brixton.
(d) Chelsea.

4. After Harry moves in, how does Bat's attitude about the apartment change?
(a) It suddenly feels too small.
(b) It seems even more run-down and embarrassing.
(c) It starts to seem like not such a bad place.
(d) It starts to feel like a home where he could bring a wife.

5. What is Gallows looking for when he comes into Battersby's apartment?
(a) A scrap of paper.
(b) A button.
(c) A joint.
(d) A five-pound note.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Battersby is daydreaming in the novel's opening, what does he wish for, besides a woman?

2. How did Fitz meet Teena?

3. What is Battersby's sister irritated about when she comes downstairs to where Battersby's friends have gathered?

4. What reason does Nobby give for thinking that Harry will not be able to make a success of his singing career?

5. As her conversation with Matilda continues, what second objection to Harry does Jean raise?

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