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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Morey distracted the nurse at the desk?
(a) He is pretending to be a dancer.
(b) He is showing her his war injuries.
(c) He is begging her to see his daughter.
(d) He is talking to her.

2. What does Phil call Casey's comics?
(a) Garbage.
(b) Nasty.
(c) Trash.
(d) Evil.

3. What does the narrator say she could do for Barney if she stayed in Stockton?
(a) Sell his things.
(b) Place bets for him.
(c) Read him stories.
(d) Bring him candy and racing forms.

4. What does the narrator say the back of Annette's head looks like when she first sees her?
(a) Like a hedgehog being humped.
(b) Like a holly bush.
(c) Like a spider's web.
(d) Like a grassy knoll.

5. Where did Barney work as a fry cook?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Jacksonville.
(c) Santa Barbara.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the newspaper owner wear on his head?

2. Where does Barney say his luck is?

3. Where does Barney say he is going next time to gamble?

4. What does the narrator say is the only thing in Phil's house without an expensive price tag?

5. How does the narrator describe the look Barney gives the nurse?

(see the answer key)

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