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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. How does the baker look at the girl who comes in for fresh bread in the opening of the story?
(a) Hauntingly.
(b) Angrily.
(c) Suspiciously.
(d) Lustfully.

2. What do the assistants wear at the Belgrave Art Gallery?
(a) Large hats with plumes.
(b) Aprons with paint on them.
(c) Black and striped shirts.
(d) Tuxedos and tails.

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

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

5. Why does Julian drive to Samantha's house after he leaves his father-in-law?
(a) He has an appointment to speak to her.
(b) He finds her name in his pocket, and he does not want to go home.
(c) They are old friends.
(d) He wants to make Sarah angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dee go to see the old man who lives above the fish shop?

2. What does Mad Mitch respond when Peter asks him what he thinks of his painting?

3. What does Julian's father-in-law tell him to do that will allow him to give Julian more money?

4. Where does Julian find his father-in-law when he goes to request more money?

5. What does Peter Usher go to see Mr. Dixon about?

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