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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To torment Carl, what gossip does Marlowe whisper in his ear?
(a) The police are looking for you.
(b) Your favorite girl has the clap.
(c) You're going to lose your job.
(d) Your apartment building is about to be condemned.

2. What happens to Peckover that may benefit Henry?
(a) Peckover is transferred to Dijon and may take Henry with him.
(b) Peckover is getting a riase and will be able to help Henry.
(c) Peckover died and Henry may be mentioned in his will.
(d) Peckover is fired and Henry may get the job.

3. What does Macha do immediately when she sees that two men live at Fillmore's place?
(a) She informs them that she is not that kind of woman.
(b) She begins to try and play them against each other.
(c) She gets frightened and leaves.
(d) She sizes up which one has the money.

4. What is it in Irene's expensive hotel that makes Henry think about Van Norden?
(a) Seeing a prostitute he had once pointed out ot Henry
(b) The revolving door
(c) All the rich Englishwomen there
(d) A young virgin coming in as he is going out

5. Why does Van Norden insist that his teeth are all rotten?
(a) Because of the bread in France
(b) Because of the water in Paris
(c) Because he lost his toothbrush
(d) Because his dentist is incompetent

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Fillmore so taken with Macha?

2. What is Henry's opinion about the war games that take place at the barracks next to Fillmore's place?

3. What does Marlowe want Henry and Carl to do during his absence?

4. Why is Henry writing letters to Irene?

5. What is Henry thinking about as he walks along the Champs-Elysee?

(see the answer key)

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