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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator says that even as Francis felt rich, he felt what other feeling?
(a) Dead.
(b) Miserable.
(c) Broke.
(d) Forsaken.

2. What does Katrina ask Francis about her scar?
(a) Whether he knows how she got it.
(b) Whether he likes it.
(c) Whether he can make it go away.
(d) Whether he will kiss it.

3. What kind of establishment is The Gilded Cage?
(a) A burlesque hall.
(b) A dive bar.
(c) A saloon.
(d) A fancy restaurant.

4. What is Francis Phelan’s father’s reaction to Francis’ arrival?
(a) He is pleased to see his son.
(b) He is disturbed by unfinished business.
(c) He is tormented with impatience.
(d) He is heartbroken with forgiveness.

5. What day of the year does Ironweed start on?
(a) Halloween.
(b) All Souls’ Day.
(c) All Saints’ Day.
(d) Day of the Dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say is the real basis of the kinship the young Phelan brothers feel with Francis?

2. Where did Helen meet Arthur?

3. Why was Billy in trouble with the politicians?

4. What does the narrator say the clouds resemble, when Francis is standing in the junkyard doorway?

5. What quality does the narrator says that Helen’s silk kimono has?

(see the answer key)

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