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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Just Before the War with the Eskimos.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Muriel speak with at the hotel about Seymour?
(a) A nice couple also staying at the hotel.
(b) A famous athlete also staying at the hotel.
(c) A Navy man also staying at the hotel.
(d) A psychiatrist also staying at the hotel.

2. What does Seymour do to Sybil right before they get out of the water?
(a) He kisses one of her feet.
(b) He drops her into the water.
(c) He shows her the fish he is looking for.
(d) He splashes her.

3. Who is Jimmy Jimmereano?
(a) Mary Jane's sister.
(b) Ramon's brother.
(c) Ramona's imaginary friend.
(d) Mary Jane's co-worker.

4. Who is very ill in the story, Just Before the War with the Eskimos?
(a) Ginnie's mother.
(b) Selena's mother.
(c) Selena's father.
(d) Ginnie's father.

5. What does Seymour wear to the beach?
(a) A long pair of pants.
(b) A baseball cap and sunglasses.
(c) A backpack filled with sheet music.
(d) A tightly closed robe.

Short Answer Questions

1. The poetry book that Seymour gives as a gift is written in what language?

2. What does Selena's brother offer for Ginnie to eat?

3. How does Ginnie describe Selena's brother?

4. Who is Lew?

5. Who is Akim Tmiroff?

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