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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Henry's fantasy about Fanny, what is happening to her?
(a) She is crying hysterically.
(b) She is blowing up li9ke a balloon.
(c) She is melting.
(d) Something is tickling her.

2. How does Henry make the decision to go to the blonde woman's apartment?
(a) He thinks it will cheer her up if he goes to her place.
(b) He thinks that at her place he might suggest moving in with her.
(c) He believes she will not sleep with him in a hotel.
(d) He thinks it will be cheaper than paying for a hotel room.

3. What is Van Norden's objection to French girls?
(a) They wear too much perfume.
(b) They charge too much for their services.
(c) They act as though they are doing him a favor.
(d) Either they want money or to get married.

4. What makes Henry feel ill when he opens the door of the commune?
(a) The stale smoke in the room
(b) The smell of disinfectants
(c) The body odor of the Russians
(d) The smell of cooking with rancid butter

5. Why can Henry not go to the cinema or into the opium joint?
(a) He has been banned from both places.
(b) He needs to save the money to buy breakfast.
(c) He can't afford to be seen there.
(d) He is short a few sous.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Henry get from Peckover?

2. What does the American woman inquire about that astonishes Henry?

3. Why had Henry always tolerated Boris?

4. How is Henry greeted by Macha when he first meets her?

5. What happens to Henry under the pressure of his job?

(see the answer key)

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