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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) Close his company.
(c) Sell his art collection.
(d) Borrow from Lampeth.

2. What publication does Jack Best work for?
(a) New York Times.
(b) London Magazine.
(c) London Times.
(d) Paris Tribune.

3. What does the telegram reference that Dee receives?
(a) A tragedy in her family.
(b) A notice to come home immediately.
(c) Results of an exam.
(d) An acceptance into a Ph. D. program.

4. Why doesn't Mad Mitch paint for a living?
(a) He doesn't believe he has enough talent.
(b) He would rather teach.
(c) He fears being a full time artist.
(d) Being a full time artist is too risky financially.

5. What idea came out of the painting contest between Peter and Mad Mitch?
(a) To forge paintings.
(b) To recreate what the great artists have done in print.
(c) To create painting contests.
(d) To paint off of canvas.

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 does Lampeth say is the reason for the increase in the art market?

3. How does Peter Usher react to the news that Lampeth gives him at the gallery reception?

4. Why will Anita look forty in ten years when she is only eighteen?

5. What do the assistants wear at the Belgrave Art Gallery?

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