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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Francis work in the cemetery?
(a) To make money to pay a lawyer.
(b) To redeem his suitcase at a hotel.
(c) To get Helen out of jail.
(d) To get money for a place to stay.

2. What does Gerald hope Francis will do after making this visit?
(a) Kill himself.
(b) Make new babies.
(c) Die in peace.
(d) Stop trying to die.

3. How does the narrator say Daddy Big Dugan died?
(a) Jumped off a bridge.
(b) Stabbing.
(c) Old age.
(d) Inhaling his vomit.

4. What does Daddy Big say Francis’ son Billy did for him?
(a) Kept him from choking when he was sick.
(b) Gave him a place to dry out.
(c) Gave him money.
(d) Got him work.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are Francis’ feelings about the house he was born in?

3. What is Francis’ reaction when Rudy tells him he is frivolous?

4. How does Francis say he behaves when he is drunk?

5. How do Francis and Rudy characterize themselves?

(see the answer key)

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