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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 44-53.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about the narrator does Holly want to know more about?
(a) His taste in women.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His writing routine.
(d) His future plans.

2. Where does Holly have to go on Thursdays?
(a) To a community center.
(b) The casino.
(c) Sing Sing.
(d) To visit a relative.

3. According to Joe Bell, why does he not have an easy nature?
(a) Because he had a rough childhood.
(b) Because he dislikes people.
(c) Because he is a bachelor and has a sour stomach.
(d) Because he suffers from migraines.

4. What food does Holly survive on based on her trash can contents?
(a) Soda crackers and peanut butter.
(b) Cottage cheese and melba toast.
(c) Cream corn and luncheon meat.
(d) Popcorn and doughnuts.

5. In the store, who is the sales lady busy with?
(a) A group of nuns.
(b) A group of soldiers.
(c) A group of teenagers.
(d) A group of young women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator tell Holly when he leaves a message in her mailbox?

2. How does Holly get rid of the "mean reds"?

3. What month is it when Holly and the narrator eat lunch at the cafeteria in the park?

4. What can Mag not get used to the idea of?

5. How long has the narrator been living at the brownstone before he notices Holly's calling card?

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