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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The simile made about the winters is that they "shut down like the white. . ."
(a) Snow-cap of a mountain.
(b) Lid of a box.
(c) Trunk of a car.
(d) Golf balls on the green.

2. What reason does the main character give for quitting?
(a) "I'm too old."
(b) "I'm going to college."
(c) "I need more money."
(d) "I work too hard."

3. According to the narrator, what did Dexter desire?
(a) A wealthy, beautiful wife.
(b) Glittering things themself.
(c) Association with glittering things.
(d) Association with glittering people.

4. What simile is used to describe some of the caddies?
(a) Rich as chocolate.
(b) Poor as sin.
(c) Cold as frost.
(d) Strong as oaks.

5. Who gave Dexter a guest card for the golf course?
(a) Mr. Sandwood.
(b) Mr. Jones.
(c) Mr. Heart.
(d) Mr. T. A. Hedrick.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, an enormous thing happened near the fifteenth green because of what?

2. Who approaches Dexter while he's on the raft?

3. What did Dexter's winter dreams cause him to pass up?

4. What had the main character promised Mr. Jones he would do?

5. For how long does the caddy tell the girl and her nurse that he has to stay at the club house?

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