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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To torment Carl, what gossip does Marlowe whisper in his ear?
(a) Your apartment building is about to be condemned.
(b) The police are looking for you.
(c) Your favorite girl has the clap.
(d) You're going to lose your job.

3. Why is Boris intimidated by his wife?
(a) She has many lovers.
(b) She weighs over 180 pounds.
(c) She has two large brothers.
(d) She has all the money.

4. Where is Henry staying as the novel opens?
(a) The YMCA
(b) Villa Broghese
(c) The Dome
(d) The Ritz Hotel

5. How are Boris and Henry planning to write THE LAST BOOK?
(a) Anonymously
(b) Dictating to a secretary
(c) In French and German
(d) Each one writing every other chapter

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Sylvester if he can stay with him until he goes to bed?

2. With what person does Henry compare his writing?

3. Having gone all day without anything to eat, what enters Henry's mind?

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

5. What is Henry's problem as the novel opens?

(see the answer key)

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