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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 the men indicate that they do not trust Battersby to hold the group's money, who volunteers to be the group's treasurer?
(a) Fitzwilliams.
(b) Jean.
(c) Harry.
(d) Poor.

2. What nation has the protagonist emigrated from?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) Guyana.
(c) Trinidad.
(d) Haiti.

3. 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) He is completely out of both cigarettes and money.
(b) Gallows might see him and tell Battersby.
(c) He is trying to save money for the house.
(d) His wife has demanded that he stop smoking.

4. What condition does Battersby put on his agreement to take Harry as a roommate?
(a) He wants Harry to agree to do all the cooking and cleaning.
(b) He does not want Harry to bring his banjo.
(c) He wants Harry to agree not to speak to his sister.
(d) He does not want Harry to be told what the rent is.

5. When Jean is talking with Harry about her job, what job does she compare it to?
(a) Mechanic.
(b) Receptionist.
(c) Psychologist.
(d) Professional athlete.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is used when the narrator says that "Up in the atmosphere thunder roll with laughter"?

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

3. What can be inferred about Hampstead and Mayfair from Gallows's discussion with the estate agent?

4. On what day of the week does the story open?

5. On page 32, when Fitz's attitude toward Teena is changing, to what does he compare her way of walking?

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