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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator believe the tribute to Swede's father was a cover to hide?
(a) The pain associated with his daughter.
(b) His missing his wife.
(c) His depression.
(d) His cancer.

2. What is Rita's last name in the book?
(a) Salzman.
(b) Dwyer.
(c) Cohen.
(d) Davis.

3. What word is used to describe Bill in addition to his feeling slightly superior?
(a) Rude.
(b) Shameful.
(c) Egotistical.
(d) Vain.

4. Why are the Orcutts and other couples over at Swede's home in Chapter 7?
(a) A Christmas party.
(b) A funeral.
(c) For dinner.
(d) Thanksgiving.

5. What does Swede's daughter have to see a therapist for as a child?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Stuttering.
(c) Lisping.
(d) Depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the black worker at Swede's factory that stays with him during the riots?

2. What kind of monks does Merry watch on television as a child?

3. What does an article about Merry say about her that Swede hates?

4. What does Swede remember his mother's face not showing so much of in Chapter 7?

5. What word does Swede use to describe his father as a mix with antagonism?

(see the answer key)

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