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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On Saturday Afternoon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Raynor say his class younger class rebels at?
(a) Their friends.
(b) Their appearance.
(c) Their books.
(d) Their parents.

2. Why does the narrator think his father could never kill himself?
(a) He is too much of a coward.
(b) He could never get the look of death.
(c) He faces up to his problems.
(d) He has too many friends.

3. What does Harry's wife hate like poison?
(a) books.
(b) Harry.
(c) Children.
(d) Beer.

4. Who is the King of England in this time period?
(a) King George.
(b) King Henry.
(c) King Philip.
(d) King Charles.

5. Why does the policeman say the man can't kill himself?
(a) It upsets the neighbors.
(b) It is not his life.
(c) He owes money.
(d) He has responsibilities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ernest need for his job that afternoon?

2. How does Bert say he earned his tuppence?

3. What does the narrator say he would hang himself from?

4. What kind of life does the narrator say his father leads his mother?

5. What is the first question Ernest asks the girls?

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