Arrowsmith Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Arrowsmith? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What brings Martin Arrowsmith to New York?


The war
The McGurk Institute
Gustaf Sondelius
The cure for cancer
Q. What major historical event happens while Martin is in New York?


World War Two
The Civil War
The Kennedy Assassination
World War One
Q. Why are people suspicious of Max Gottlieb in New York?


Because he's a German
Because he looks weird
Because he's a scientist
Because he's stealing government secrets
Q. What happens to Max Gottlieb at the end of the novel?


He dies
He gets married
He says he never wants to see Martin again
He loses his memory
Q. What is Leora's reaction to living in New York?


She likes it
She's frightened by it
She thinks it's boring
She tells Martin she wants to go home to South Dakota