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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15, Through p. 401.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What college does Charlie Citrine attend?
(a) Notre Dame.
(b) Columbia University.
(c) University of Iowa.
(d) University of Wisconsin.

2. Where does Humboldt end up dying?
(a) On the streets.
(b) A hotel in Times Square.
(c) On a plane.
(d) In Chicago.

3. Whose newspaper column does Charlie Citrine appear in according to Cantabile's early edition of the morning's paper?
(a) Mike Lucik's.
(b) Mike Schneiderman's.
(c) Mike LaSalle's.
(d) Avery Schriber's.

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

5. What did Charlie's friend, Menasha, always want to be?
(a) An electrician.
(b) A writer.
(c) A rabbi.
(d) An opera singer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Huggins looking for Charlie?

2. How does Renata feel about going with Charlie to see Waldemar in the nursing home?

3. Who does Cantabile take Charlie to meet in the Hancock Building?

4. Charlie relates to Naomi the details of Demmie's death. When Charlie flies down to South America to look for Demmie's body, what is Charlie thinking as he sits with the pilot?

5. What happens to Charlie's Mercedes-Benz one night in Chicago?

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