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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Disgrace of Jim Scarfedale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can Colin and Bert view from the war memorial?
(a) The girl's school.
(b) The whole town.
(c) The lake.
(d) The fair.

2. What does the author say the fair is a sea of?
(a) People.
(b) Lights.
(c) Colors.
(d) Laughter.

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

4. Who does Jim Scarfedale live with?
(a) His sister.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His children.

5. How does the author describe the color of Ernest's eyes?
(a) A daring red.
(b) A sharp blue.
(c) A viscious black.
(d) An unhealthy yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the narrator and his wife throw at each other during arguments?

2. What is the cleanest thing about the middle-aged man?

3. Why does the policeman say the man can't kill himself?

4. What part of England is Borstal in?

5. What sound does Smith say his feet make on the hard soil?

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