The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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 | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Thomas Lynch
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What immigrant group did Lynch say has a fondness for funeral services?
(a) Greek.
(b) Polish.
(c) Irish.
(d) Italian.

2. What Christian writer did Lynch's mother frequently read?
(a) Thomas Kempis.
(b) St. Francis.
(c) St. Augustine.
(d) Thomas Aquinas.

3. What was the surname on the stone that hit Stephanie?
(a) O'Malley.
(b) Simpson.
(c) Stephens.
(d) Foster.

4. Approximately how many acres are in a par four hole on a golf course?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

5. Where did they conduct this conference?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) Bermuda.
(c) The Lesser Antilles.
(d) The Greater Antilles.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what did Nugent's poem refer?

2. What did Lynch say was God's greatest gift?

3. Where in Florida did Lynch's father die?

4. What did Lynch have a drink of every night?

5. What constellation did Lynch refer to when describing peeing outdoors in Michigan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the unique problems faced by undertakers trying to "advertise" their services?

2. How does society generally view cemeteries, according to Lynch?

3. How did Lynch "resolve" his feelings about the existence of God?

4. How does Lynch view the work done by his colleague Wesley Rice with the young, murdered girl?

5. Why did Lynch enjoy not having access to indoor plumbing when he first visited his cousins in Ireland?

6. How did the modern amenities (toilet, television, etc.) change life in the old Irish cottage?

7. Of all the choices offered by Lynch to explain Stephanie's death, which one seemed to be the one he would choose?

8. Why did Nugent have several relationships following his divorce and did they help him find love?

9. Why do most people never pay attention to the figure Lynch called "The Big One"?

10. Did Lynch profess to a certain fascination with dead bodies?

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