Filthy with Things

Sure! Here are as many trivia-style flashcards as I can make from the notes you've provided:

1.
Q: What specific collection does Marsha Laxner have?
A: A collection of Brazilian scythes and harrows.

2.
Q: What type of furniture does Marsha Laxner own?
A: A figured mahogany highboy.

3.
Q: Which three U.S. Presidents are mentioned in the story through their items?
A: Jefferson, Washington, and Adams.

4.
Q: Where do the Laxner’s keep some of their clutter?
A: In the garage.

5.
Q: What is used to describe the tightness of the items in Marsha Laxner’s home?
A: "Tightly as Machu Picchu."

6.
Q: Who is Julian Laxner?
A: Marsha Laxner’s husband.

7.
Q: What unusual feature does Julian imagine connects the pool to another part of the house in the Laxner home?
A: The pool flows into the warehouse.

8.
Q: Where does Julian Laxner suggest the delivery driver put the highboy?
A: The porch.

9.
Q: What event does Julian Laxner experience that "washes him clean"?
A: Meteor showers.

10.
Q: How is Julian Laxner's fate described in the story?
A: He is "condemned like Sisyphus."

11.
Q: What luxury vehicle is mentioned in the story?
A: A Range Rover.

12.
Q: What is Julian Laxner’s profession?
A: Astronomer.

13.
Q: How did Julian Laxner come into money for his possessions?
A: It was his late mother’s money.

14.
Q: How does Julian Laxner feel about his possessions in the story?
A: He feels like Judas.

15.
Q: What is Susan Certaine’s occupation in the story?
A: Professional organizer.

16.
Q: What are the specific scents associated with Susan Certaine?
A: Hot breath, soap, Sen-Sen, and Listerine.

17.
Q: How is Susan Certaine’s method of organizing described?
A: Like a dental hygienist.

18.
Q: How much time does Susan Certaine say it will take to organize the house?
A: A week.

19.
Q: What is Susan Certaine’s usual wardrobe choice?
A: She wears black.

20.
Q: Where does Marsha Laxner frequently shop for items?
A: Flea markets.

21.
Q: Which public figure is mentioned in relation to a large collection of shoes?
A: Imelda Marcos (who had 2700 shoes).

22.
Q: In what country did one of Susan Certaine’s clients work as a journalist?
A: Ethiopia, specifically in the Eritrean province.

23.
Q: What profession do the three children of Susan Certaine’s clients have?
A: They are grain merchants.

24.
Q: How much money does Susan Certaine charge each day?
A: A thousand dollars a day.

25.
Q: Who is Dr. Doris Hauskopf in the story?
A: A psychologist.

26.
Q: Where does Julian Laxner have breakfast?
A: At an Armenian deli.

27.
Q: What items from foreign places are mentioned in the Laxners' home?
A: Birdhouses from Heidelberg and Zurich, Taiwanese wind chimes.

28.
Q: How long has Marsha Laxner’s house been in its cluttered condition?
A: Two years.

29.
Q: What large vehicles are mentioned in relation to the house's situation?
A: 18-wheel vans.

30.
Q: Where do the Laxners live?
A: Simi Valley.

31.
Q: How many years have Julian and Marsha Laxner been married?
A: 16 years.

32.
Q: What is the area of Mare Fecunditatis mentioned in the story?
A: The Southeast quadrants.

33.
Q: How long does Julian take to answer the door to Susan Certaine?
A: 60 seconds

34.
Q: What did Julian Laxner receive when he was 12?
A: A starview scope from his mother, which belonged to Captain Joshua Slocum.

35.
Q: What type of telescope is mentioned in the story?
A: An astrolabe that belonged to Captain Joshua Slocum.

37.
Q: What is Julian Laxner’s breakfast order?
A: Eggs over easy, 3 strips of bacon, toast, waffles, coffee, orange juice, and yogurt with fruit.

38.
Q: What does Susan Certaine typically order for breakfast?
A: Wheat toast and coffee.

39.
Q: What is the name of the place Julian Laxner is associated with in the story?
A: The "Co-dependent hostel" (likely metaphorical).

40.
Q: Who owns a BMW dealership in Encino and is bunkmates with Julian at the hostel?

A: Fred

Q: Where is the Susan Certaine Co-Dependent Hostel located?
A: Sherman Oaks in Manhattan.

41.
Q: What business does Fred own in the story?
A: A BMW dealership in Encino.

42.
Q: What is the movie they show in the mental hospital?
A: The Snake Pit.

43.
Q: Where does Julian Laxner go to escape from his life?
A: A motel.

44.
Q: What time does Julian Laxner wake up on Sunday?
A: At 6 AM.

45.
Q: What soap does Julian Laxner use in place of detergent?
A: Ivory soap.

46.
Q: What type of electric razor does Julian Laxner use?
A: A Braun Flex Control.

47.
Q: How late is the cab when Julian Laxner calls for it?
A: 45 minutes late.

48.
Q: What cosmetic item does Susan Certaine wear?
A: Blush.

49.
Q: What is Susan Certaine’s organizing technique?
A: She insists on organizing one item per day for 60 days.

50.
Q: What is mentioned on page 278, paragraph 2 of the story?
A: The details are unclear, but it may hold significance in the context.