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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the painting that Gaucho is looking at when he is caught?
(a) The Drinker.
(b) The Night Watchman.
(c) Birth of Venus.
(d) The Scream.

2. What apparently had Paola done by marrying Pappy Hod?
(a) Overcome her alcoholism.
(b) Cheat on her husband.
(c) Come to America.
(d) Fall in love.

3. What is the name of the man who has a proclivity for young girls that latches on to Porpentine?
(a) Jonas Smith.
(b) Maxwell Rowley-Bugge.
(c) Pig Hood.
(d) Benny Profane.

4. Where does Benny get an interview?
(a) Subway station.
(b) Outlandish Records.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Underground Metro.

5. Where does Waldetar work as a conductor?
(a) The Alexandria and Cairo express train.
(b) The British Philharmonic society.
(c) The Siberian railroad.
(d) The Egyptian opera.

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

7. What does Gaucho offer the two men to help them succeed in their plan?
(a) A car.
(b) A bomb.
(c) Some money.
(d) A key.

8. Who is the competitor for Lepsius's business?
(a) A sunburned Englishman.
(b) Victoria Wren.
(c) Benny Profane.
(d) His wife.

9. Who is Porpentine?
(a) One of the Englishmen at the cafe who is a guest at the consulate party.
(b) A British spy.
(c) A fake prisoner.
(d) A lover of Victoria Wren.

10. Who is Dr. Shale Schoenmaker?
(a) A dentist.
(b) A podiatrist.
(c) A cardiovascular surgeon.
(d) A plastic surgeon.

11. Who is Esther's lover?
(a) Dr. Schoenmaker.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Benny.

12. What does Angel find in the clubhouse that makes him furious?
(a) Broken dolls.
(b) A stash of money.
(c) His sister naked on a mattress.
(d) A dead cat.

13. Why does Profane leave Angel and the rest of the crew?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is scared of them.
(c) Without work, he feels there is no longer a reason to stay with them.
(d) He is bored.

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

15. What is the name of the owner of the bar in Norfolk, Virginia?
(a) Paola.
(b) Benny.
(c) Mrs. Boffo.
(d) Pappy Hod.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is V.'s strange reaction to the riots at the embassy that Evan notices and seems to understand?

2. Where does Benny find Paola after spending time with the night watchman?

3. On the last night before he leaves the Catskills, what does Benny see Rachel doing when he goes to talk to her?

4. Who is Alice?

5. What is the name of the dentist who treats Stencil?

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