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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Henry thinking about as he walks along the Champs-Elysee?
(a) His new book
(b) His superb health
(c) His good friends
(d) His empty stomach

2. How does Germaine look to Henry in the clear light of day?
(a) She always hides her face behind a fan.
(b) She has gold teeth and a geranium in her hat.
(c) She is overdressed in fine silks.
(d) She is overweight and has yellow complexion.

3. Why does Boris not introduce Henry to the American woman who comes to see the apartment?
(a) Because he hates Henry
(b) Because Henry needs a bath
(c) Because she is beautiful
(d) Because he fears Henry will say the wrong thing

4. Who does Henry believe is undermining him during the last days in Villa Borghese?
(a) Tania, Sylverster's wife
(b) Fanny, Moldorf's wife
(c) Mona, his wife
(d) Elsa, the maid

5. How does Moldorf view Sylvester?
(a) As an inept writer
(b) As a great artist
(c) As a pitiful human being
(d) As a god

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Villa Borghese, what is the Englishman doing upstairs?

2. What is Henry's perception of Mr. Wren, the American artist and writer?

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

4. How does Henry describe Elsa's piano playing?

5. How are Boris and Henry planning to write THE LAST BOOK?

(see the answer key)

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