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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the hearse carrying the body from the train station?
(a) It crashes into a truck.
(b) It breaks down.
(c) It gets a flat tire.
(d) It keeps overheating.

2. What distinguishing characteristic has Milton had since childhood?
(a) A patch of grey hair.
(b) One blue eye and one green eye.
(c) One ear is lower than the other one.
(d) A slight limp.

3. How did Milton perceive the advice his father gave him?
(a) He clung to every word.
(b) He didn't pay much attention to it.
(c) He discarded it.
(d) He used what he could.

4. Where are Milton and Dolly as they talk over drinks?
(a) A bar.
(b) A fundraiser.
(c) The country club.
(d) A cookout.

5. Who is the funeral director's assistant?
(a) Bowman.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Billings.
(d) Barclay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Helen's most vivid recollection in this chapter?

2. What does Helen wish she could tell Mrs. LaFarge?

3. Whose body arrives at the train station?

4. Where are Milton, Dolly and Ella going in a limousine?

5. Whose words are italicized in the book?

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