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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry's father criticize Henry for not doing?
(a) Marrying a decent woman.
(b) Not making use of his literary talents.
(c) Enlisting in the army.
(d) Finishing college.

2. Who drops in to see Henry with a bottle of wine?
(a) Tammy.
(b) Lauren.
(c) Martha.
(d) Denise.

3. Why does Henry decide to quit his job as a driver?
(a) He does not want to work mornings.
(b) The boss hates him.
(c) He does not get a raise.
(d) He gets the oldest vehicle.

4. What color is the cellar Henry works in?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

5. What does the landlady's boyfriend give Henry for feeding the chickens?
(a) Women.
(b) Books.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Chocolate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of bar is Bar O?

2. What is Carson Gentry's job?

3. What has Willie strewn across his apartment floor?

4. What is the name of Henry's new landlady?

5. What does Henry say the bar nearest to his apartment smells like?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carson Gentry make Henry understand about life in the fourth section?

2. What does Henry do in El Paso?

3. Describe Henry's first two days in New York.

4. What bet does Henry make in the opening chapter?

5. How is Henry trying to develop his writing career in the fourth section?

6. How does a relationship develop between Henry and Gertrude?

7. Describe Henry's job in the ladies dress shop.

8. What is Henry's opinion of New York?

9. Why does Henry decide it is time to go back to Los Angeles?

10. How does Martha upset Henry in the second section?

(see the answer keys)

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