View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 54 through 57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nicole compare Henry's poetry to?
(a) Garbage.
(b) A sledgehammer.
(c) A jackhammer.
(d) A screw.

2. What does Tammie beg to do after Henry returns from Galveston?
(a) Let her sister stay with Henry.
(b) Sleep with Henry.
(c) Accompany Henry to New York City.
(d) Get drunk and high on drugs.

3. Where is Henry taken on vacation by his new lover in Chapter 19?
(a) Catalina.
(b) New York City.
(c) Galveston.
(d) Manhattan Beach.

4. How does Lydia find out about Henry's affair with Nicole?
(a) She follows him to Nicole's apartment.
(b) Nicole writes to her and tells her.
(c) He tells her about it.
(d) She does not find out about Henry's affair with Nicole.

5. Why does Henry agree to Tammie's request after his return from Galveston?
(a) Because he missed her while he was away.
(b) Because his editor agrees to pay for Tammie's expenses.
(c) Henry does not agree to Tammie's request.
(d) Because Tammie cries and begs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henry start a fight with Lydia right before his new-found friend arrives from New York?

2. Who arrives as Henry returns to his apartment with Bobby's wife?

3. Where does Henry tell Tammie that he is going in Chapter 57?

4. What is the name of Bobby's wife?

5. What city does Henry visit in Chapter 54?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 247 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample