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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Story of a Dead Man".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Gweneth do to the narrator that he laughs at as he remembers it much later?
(a) Smiles.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Kisses.
(d) Hugs.
2. What comment does Mrs. Boswell make about the narrator?
(a) That his outfit matches Gweneth's.
(b) That he is the most handsome of the boys.
(c) That he is learning the rhythm of the thing.
(d) That he can change his role.
3. Why does the narrator's father refuse to write him another note?
(a) He does not want him singing.
(b) He spent a lot of money on his outfit.
(c) He is tired of the boy changing his mind.
(d) He thinks it will help him get over Gweneth.
4. What is Billy Renfro accomplished at doing?
(a) Selling.
(b) Lying.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Killing.
5. What is it rumored that Billy lost fighting a redneck near Limehouse, SC?
(a) His big toe.
(b) His left ear.
(c) His left eye.
(d) His right pinky finger.
Short Answer Questions
1. After whom are Billy and William named?
2. Why do many of the boys get off at Gweneth's stop?
3. Which of the following is true about the narrator's father?
4. How long after Billy goes to work for Dillingham does the meeting in Chicago occur?
5. How do Billy's enemies feel?
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