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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The End of the Funniest Man in America.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ben call the jobs performed by hit men?
(a) Jobs.
(b) Orders.
(c) Letters.
(d) Numbers.

2. What happens the first time Ochs arrives at the mental hospital?
(a) He is turned away.
(b) He is checked for weapons.
(c) He is ignored.
(d) He waits three hours.

3. Who does Ben inform that he is being followed?
(a) Ochs.
(b) Berryman.
(c) The police.
(d) Horn.

4. On what holiday does an assassination take place?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Easter.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas Eve.

5. What is Ochs Jones's profession?
(a) Reporter.
(b) Detective.
(c) Cop.
(d) Law Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what town does the story take place?

2. What could Ochs's feelings toward Ben do to his judgment?

3. Who does Ben believe is following him?

4. What does Ochs find in Berryman's apartment that could be useful to his investigation?

5. After two meetings with Ben, what does Ochs think about his story involving the murder of Horn?

(see the answer key)

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