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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the review about that Dennis finds an article on in Sir Francis' sock drawer?
(a) A book of poems.
(b) A book of essays.
(c) A historical n ovel.
(d) A drawing.

2. What is the name of the church where Sir Francis' funeral will be held?
(a) St. Francis Episcopal.
(b) University Church.
(c) Church of the Crowned Glory.
(d) Nativity Church.

3. Who does the author suggest return the book unread to where they got it?
(a) Readers who are bigots.
(b) Readers who hate animals.
(c) Readers who hate America.
(d) Readers who are easily upset.

4. What trophy is in the room where Dennis is escorted?
(a) Cricket Club's trophy.
(b) The Soccer Club Finals of 1942.
(c) None.
(d) The Yacht cup of 1938.

5. What do some English expatriates talk about in the last scene?
(a) Their soccer club.
(b) A new woman on the set.
(c) A shake up in the studio.
(d) Their cricket club.

6. Who no longer comes to Sir Francis' home office?
(a) His lawyer.
(b) His secretary.
(c) His hairdresser.
(d) His masseuse.

7. How does Dennis handle finding Sir Francis?
(a) He is not greatly disturbed.
(b) He runs out of the house yelling.
(c) He throws up.
(d) He laughs because Sir Francis has a tux on.

8. Why is the person not pleased about Dennis' responsibilities?
(a) The Happier Hunting Ground is very busy.
(b) She wanted to spit on her deceased ex-husband.
(c) She wanted to pick out Sir Francis' coffin.
(d) He thinks an older man should be responsible.

9. Where does Dennis see a marble Mickey Mouse?
(a) In one of the side aisles of the church.
(b) In a picture hanging in the vestry.
(c) In a picture hanging on a stone outside the front door.
(d) In the graveyard.

10. Who is in Sir Francis' office when he arrives at the studio?
(a) One of his bosses.
(b) No one.
(c) A young woman.
(d) A young man.

11. Who is Dennis' boss?
(a) Mr. Shultz.
(b) No one; he owns the pet funeral home.
(c) Mr. Poleski.
(d) No one; he is a freelance writer.

12. What does Dennis hear in the room where he is led?
(a) Someone sobbing.
(b) An eerie scratching noise.
(c) Someone laughing hysterically.
(d) A recorded nightingale song.

13. Who is on the other side of the door as Dennis is about to enter a room?
(a) Aimée.
(b) Sir Francis' youngest child.
(c) Sir Ambrose.
(d) Mr. Schultz.

14. Who is Juanita del Pablo?
(a) An actress.
(b) A Mexican opera singer.
(c) A waitress.
(d) A novelist.

15. What does Barlow find difficult to believe about the funeral home's structure?
(a) That it's three-dimensional.
(b) That it's a funeral home.
(c) That it's considered serene.
(d) That it's considered tasteful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one natural scene described in Chapter 1?

2. Where is Sir Francis' body?

3. About whom does Dennis come to Hollywood to do a screenplay?

4. When will the most important studio figures visit Sir Francis?

5. Of what are the side aisles made in the church where Dennis visits?

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