The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade Test | Final Test - Easy

Thomas Lynch
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 114 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did the simple cardboard box cost?
(a) $89.
(b) $69.
(c) $99.
(d) $79.

2. At what age did Lynch's mother die?
(a) 62.
(b) 72.
(c) 65.
(d) 60.

3. What did Lynch want his loved ones to do at the graveside?
(a) Bury the body themselves.
(b) Leave as soon as the service is over.
(c) Stay until the body is lowered into the ground.
(d) Skip the graveside service.

4. Approximately how many suicides had Kevorkian assisted in by the end of 1996?
(a) 50.
(b) 45.
(c) 40.
(d) 65.

5. Approximately how many Japanese die of fugu poisoning every year?
(a) 350.
(b) 200.
(c) 700.
(d) 500.

6. In what year did Jack Kevorkian assist in his first suicide?
(a) 1988.
(b) 1994.
(c) 1990.
(d) 1992.

7. In what German city did Sweeney study?
(a) Heidelberg.
(b) Freiburg.
(c) Mainz.
(d) Munich.

8. What did Lynch suggest as music for his funeral?
(a) Bagpipers.
(b) Pianists.
(c) Guitarists.
(d) Pipers and tinwhistlers.

9. Before Kevorkian, how many "successful" suicides were men?
(a) Nine out of ten.
(b) Four out of six.
(c) Five out of six.
(d) Three out of five.

10. Approximately what percentage of Americans move at any given time?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Ten.

11. What "coupons" did Lynch give to his family in "The Tract"?
(a) Coupons to either disregard or approve of his wishes.
(b) Coupons to develop their own plans.
(c) Copuons to approve all of his wishes.
(d) Coupons to disapprove of any aspect of his wishes.

12. In what year did John Hillenbrand purchase the Batesville Coffin Company?
(a) 1918.
(b) 1910.
(c) 1902.
(d) 1906.

13. When was the Oak Grove Bridge declared unsafe for vehicular traffic?
(a) Early 1970s.
(b) Late 1970s.
(c) Late 1960s.
(d) Mid 1970s.

14. What did Reader want done with his body after death?
(a) He wanted to be buried in a simple cardboard box.
(b) He wanted to be cremated.
(c) He wanted it donated to medical training.
(d) He wanted to be buried in a simple shroud.

15. Approximately how many people live "in the town"?
(a) 5,000.
(b) 8,000.
(c) 6,000.
(d) 3,500.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what decade of life did most of the Lynch men die?

2. What kind of food was served at The Red Fort?

3. What TV show did Mary Jackson appear in?

4. What was Kevorkian's training in?

5. What seafood dish did Lynch refer to at the end of Chapter 8?

(see the answer keys)

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