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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take before Irene agrees to meet Carl in her hotel?
(a) Over a year
(b) The end of the year
(c) About six months
(d) Only a few weeks

2. What has Van Norden lost at the Bal Negre?
(a) His toupee
(b) His false teeth
(c) His gold pen
(d) His wallet

3. How is Henry greeted by Macha when he first meets her?
(a) She looks at him imperiously and asks if he's the butler.
(b) She refuses to recognize his presence.
(c) She says, "So you're the writer."
(d) She comes to the door wearing only a filmy negligee.

4. What is Van Norden's objection to French girls?
(a) They wear too much perfume.
(b) Either they want money or to get married.
(c) They charge too much for their services.
(d) They act as though they are doing him a favor.

5. Describe the ridiculous method Fillmore has of getting women into his bedroom.
(a) He shows them his laundry bag with the slogan, No tickee, no washee.
(b) He wants them to see his etchings.
(c) He asks them to suggest how he should redecorate.
(d) He shows them the view of the barracks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Macha do immediately when she sees that two men live at Fillmore's place?

2. What favor does Van Norden want Henry to do for him?

3. What happens in the place where Macha is known and has her hand kissed repeatedly?

4. What does Fillmore leave for Henry every morning after he moves in?

5. What happens to Peckover that may benefit Henry?

(see the answer key)

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