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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cardwell mean to do to keep himself in brandy?
(a) Sell his estate.
(b) Borrow from Lampeth.
(c) Close his company.
(d) Sell his art collection.

2. What is the subject of the painting of the contest between Peter and Mad Mitch?
(a) A field of flowers.
(b) A dog.
(c) A gravedigger.
(d) A peasant.

3. What does Peter believe about the artist and the collectors?
(a) Collectors would rather the artist be dead.
(b) Artists should work for their art and not get involved with collectors.
(c) Collectors don't care at all about the artist himself.
(d) Collectors and artists are only in it for the money.

4. What is Jack Best's specific profession?
(a) Business jounralist.
(b) Movie critic.
(c) Entertainment journalist.
(d) Art critic.

5. What does Anita want Samantha to do for herself?
(a) Get a better job.
(b) Get into show business.
(c) Go to college.
(d) Buy a car.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the baker look at the girl who comes in for fresh bread in the opening of the story?

2. What news does Lampeth give Peter Usher at the gallery reception?

3. What does Dee want to write her thesis about?

4. What publication does Jack Best work for?

5. What idea came out of the painting contest between Peter and Mad Mitch?

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