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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dennis learn about Sir Francis when trying to comply with Sir Ambrose's request?
(a) That Sir Francis' father also committed suicide.
(b) That Sir Francis has a third child who is illegitimate.
(c) That Sir Francis wrote a couple small books.
(d) That the pen is inscribed with a woman's name.

2. Why does Mr. Slump drink whiskey?
(a) To forget his miserable life.
(b) He is unhappy.
(c) He likes the taste.
(d) To stop his cough.

3. How is Mr. Joyboy's work as an embalmer considered?
(a) Outstanding.
(b) Mediocre.
(c) Acceptable.
(d) Good.

4. What does Aimée tell Mr. Joyboy when he wants to celebrate with her?
(a) Her mother is ill.
(b) She is ill.
(c) She is engaged.
(d) She has a date.

5. What has Aimée been chosen to do?
(a) Sing at a service.
(b) Become the company's first female embalmer.
(c) Play the organ at a service.
(d) Lead a recitation of a poem for the dead mother and child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poem is used at the Heart of the Bruce?

2. What does Dennis give to Aimée that strikes her as familiar?

3. How does Sir Francis have to get to work?

4. What does a porter announce?

5. Who comes and goes all day to the funeral home?

(see the answer key)

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