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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Boris intimidated by his wife?
(a) She has two large brothers.
(b) She has all the money.
(c) She weighs over 180 pounds.
(d) She has many lovers.

2. In Henry's fantasy about Fanny, what is happening to her?
(a) She is crying hysterically.
(b) She is melting.
(c) Something is tickling her.
(d) She is blowing up li9ke a balloon.

3. What is Henry's perception of Mr. Wren, the American artist and writer?
(a) He is someone Henry wants to know better.
(b) He makes no sense when he talks.
(c) He is a better writer than Henry.
(d) He has everything because he has a rich wife.

4. Why does Boris not introduce Henry to the American woman who comes to see the apartment?
(a) Because he hates Henry
(b) Because Henry needs a bath
(c) Because he fears Henry will say the wrong thing
(d) Because she is beautiful

5. What woman is Henry obsessed with?
(a) Mona Lisa
(b) Claude
(c) Ginette
(d) Tania

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Henry believe is undermining him during the last days in Villa Borghese?

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

3. With what person does Henry compare his writing?

4. What author does Henry discover that cheers him?

5. What is the title that Henry wishes he had thought of?

(see the answer key)

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