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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Francis’ reaction when Rudy tells him he is frivolous?
(a) He gets angry.
(b) He insults Rudy genially.
(c) He retreats into enigmatic silence.
(d) He clowns around.

2. How did Aldo Campione die?
(a) Fell from a train.
(b) His neck was broken in a fight.
(c) Shot in the back.
(d) He died of exposure.

3. What are Francis’ feelings about the house he was born in?
(a) He wishes he could go back there.
(b) He wants to know what it’s like inside now.
(c) He wants to burn it down.
(d) He doesn’t care if it falls down.

4. What metaphor does Francis use to describe himself as a ball player?
(a) Train.
(b) Dog.
(c) Car.
(d) Hawk.

5. Which of the seven deadly sins prompts Francis to get defensive?
(a) Lust.
(b) Cowardice.
(c) Envy.
(d) Greed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Francis say to Rudy when Rudy says that he ain’t dead yet?

2. What does Rudy say his religion is?

3. What is Francis Phelan’s father’s reaction to Francis’ arrival?

4. What day of the year does Ironweed start on?

5. What makes it possible for Francis and Rudy to eat at the Mission?

(see the answer key)

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