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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Milton Loftis' wife's name?
(a) Harriett.
(b) Helen.
(c) Audrey.
(d) Daphne.

2. What did Milton learn to do in college?
(a) Drive.
(b) Study.
(c) Shoot heroin.
(d) Drink heavily.

3. Who is the protagonist of the story?
(a) Milton.
(b) Barclay.
(c) Maude.
(d) Arnie.

4. Whose body arrives at the train station?
(a) Peyton's.
(b) Maude's.
(c) Grammy's.
(d) Helen's.

5. What is the tone of Helen's memories?
(a) Erratic.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Somber.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item is mentioned in the letter to Milton?

2. Where does the Loftis family live?

3. Who is the funeral director?

4. What does Helen recollect about Milton in this chapter?

5. Who was Milton's favorite child?

(see the answer key)

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