The Magic Barrel Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Magic Barrel? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Salzman claims that a widow is:


"No good for a nice boy like you."
"A wonderful person to marry."
"A godsend to any wise man."
"A tragic loss."
Q. Lily calls Mr. Salzman:


"a curious figure"
"more fish than man."
"A sweet old meddler."
"A pain in the tuchus."
Q. What does Leo say about premarital love?


It's not for him.
It's desirable.
It's worthless.
It's necessary.
Q. Salzman describes Stella as:


A terrible curse upon his name
A wild one – wild, without shame.
A lost soul burning in perdition.
His only girl, who he loves more than anything.
Q. Leo begs Salzman to do what at the end of the story?


Leave him alone.
Help Lily find happiness.
Put him in touch with Stella.
Refill the magic barrel.