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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, In which Esther gets a nose job, Chapter 5, in which Stencil goes West with an alligator, and Chapter 6, In which Profane returns to street level.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Yusef the anarchist gain access at the consulate party in order to gain information about the British?
(a) He breaks the lock.
(b) He dates the ambassador's daughter.
(c) He hides in the raft beams.
(d) He works the punch table.

2. What does Rachel do that Benny is afraid of?
(a) Sing.
(b) Drive recklessly.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Yell.

3. Who does Rachel see sneaking out of the apartment in her coat?
(a) Esther.
(b) Paola.
(c) Winsome.
(d) Mafia.

4. By his apparent lack of interest in other women, what does Profane reveal?
(a) His solitary nature.
(b) His alcoholism.
(c) His devotion to Rachel.
(d) His homosexuality.

5. What happens during "suck hour" at the bar?
(a) Everyone gets a lollipop.
(b) Sailors can drink from rubber breasts attached to beer taps.
(c) Seamen curl up and sleep.
(d) People fight over drinks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Waldetar see crying?

2. What is the name of the man who has a proclivity for young girls that latches on to Porpentine?

3. What is a strange habit of the seaman who Benny recognizes in the bar from the Navy?

4. Who is the competitor for Lepsius's business?

5. What does Pig Bodine tell Benny about the couple Pappy Hod and Paolo?

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