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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10, Through p. 290.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a wrinkled postcard falls to the floor, what does Charlie see that it is?
(a) A rejection of his latest writing submission.
(b) A last love note from Denise.
(c) A threatening note from Cantabile.
(d) A poem that Humboldt wrote.

2. What does Charlie tell Polly about his medal of honor?
(a) It is a kind of phony one.
(b) It is akin to being knighted.
(c) It is the highest honor given in France.
(d) He fought bravely for it.

3. Who is the poker game at George's house organized around?
(a) Charlie.
(b) The tuxedo-renting Lithuanian.
(c) Rinaldo and his cousin.
(d) An undertaker.

4. Who is Pierre Thaxter?
(a) Cantabile's boss.
(b) Charlie's friend from California.
(c) Charlie's divorce lawyer.
(d) A friend of Polly's from France.

5. Who does the Judge bring up as someone whose unique ideas made millions?
(a) Kathleen Tigler.
(b) Bill Gates.
(c) The Maharishi.
(d) Tom Carvel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cantabile tell Charlie to meet him with the money?

2. Why does Humboldt sneak into Dr. Longstaff's private elevator and have a meeting with him?

3. How much must Charlie earn per year in order to pay Denise what the Judge believes he can?

4. When is Lucy due back from Nevada?

5. Which Presidential election outcome was a personal disaster to Humboldt?

(see the answer key)

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