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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, Through p. 169.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Charlie think Cantabile hopes to see George at the Baths?
(a) So he can hurt George.
(b) To apologize for cheating at poker.
(c) To get money from George.
(d) He misses George.

2. Who hires the psychiatrist, specializing in sex, for Charlie to talk with?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Humboldt.
(c) Demmie.
(d) Denise.

3. What is the title of Steiner's book of meditative exerciess?
(a) Seven Mantras to Memorize
(b) The Way to a Better Life
(c) Believe in Yourself and You Shall Give Life
(d) Knowledge of the Higher Worlds and Its Attainment

4. Who does Charlie find at the Russian Baths and is happy that it is not George Siewell?
(a) George's father.
(b) Dr. Lutz.
(c) Humboldt.
(d) Menasha.

5. What does Humboldt say about Citrine winning the Pulitzer Prize for his book?
(a) "He is my friend."
(b) "If anyone deserves it, he does."
(c) "It's a great honor."
(d) "The Pulitzer is for the birds."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What ultimately happens to Humboldt's chair position at Princeton?

3. Who is President of the United States when Charlie and his then-wife, Denise, are invited to the White House?

4. What does Charlie want to do when Scaccia demands money from him on behalf of Humboldt?

5. Where does Cantabile want Charlie to go with him once they meet in the street outside the Baths?

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