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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Marlowe about to go?
(a) San Francisco
(b) Hamburg
(c) New York City
(d) London

2. How is Henry greeted by Macha when he first meets her?
(a) She looks at him imperiously and asks if he's the butler.
(b) She comes to the door wearing only a filmy negligee.
(c) She refuses to recognize his presence.
(d) She says, "So you're the writer."

3. Why is Henry always looking for a free meal?
(a) He wants people to feel sorry for him.
(b) He is perpetually hungry.
(c) He is too miserly to buy for himself.
(d) He is trying to cut down on his expenses.

4. At three o'clock in the morning, what is going on in Fillmore's apartment?
(a) Henry and Fillmore have both fallen asleep with their clothes on.
(b) Macha wakes them up to get her things out of the apartment.
(c) Henry and Fillmore have two naked trollops romping on the floor.
(d) Henry and Fillmore are deep in metaphysical discussion.

5. What does Henry have to learn to do in his new job?
(a) Kiss the boss' ass
(b) Make coffee
(c) Write obituaries
(d) Operate a printing press

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title that Henry wishes he had thought of?

2. To torment Carl, what gossip does Marlowe whisper in his ear?

3. What does Van Norden use to bribe Henry into helping him?

4. What is the condition of the beds in the commune?

5. After losing his job, what do Carl and Van Norden keep asking Henry?

(see the answer key)

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