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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, pages 62-82.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miss Andersen sell?
(a) Groceries.
(b) Baskets.
(c) Fish.
(d) Shrouds.

2. Of whom does the stonecutter remind the narrator?
(a) A bookkeeper.
(b) A debt collector.
(c) His brother.
(d) A banker.

3. What is the narrator rejected at the fire department for wearing?
(a) His worn trousers.
(b) His glasses.
(c) No shoes.
(d) His hat.

4. To what does the narrator liken the old man as he climbs the hill?
(a) A bear.
(b) A mule.
(c) An insect.
(d) A fish.

5. Why does Mr. Christie decide against employing the narrator?
(a) Wrong date on the application.
(b) Doesn't like his name.
(c) Doesn't like his appearance.
(d) Bad handwriting on the application.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Queeny recommend to the narrator?

2. What does the narrator offer the old man who sits down on his bench?

3. What does the narrator intend to buy with the remaining money?

4. Of what in particular is the narrator frightened?

5. What does the narrator make a habit of eating to stave off hunger?

(see the answer key)

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