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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Story of a Dead Man".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What comment does Mrs. Boswell make about the narrator?
(a) That he is the most handsome of the boys.
(b) That his outfit matches Gweneth's.
(c) That he is learning the rhythm of the thing.
(d) That he can change his role.

2. Where does Leon get the impression that Gweneth likes to hear boys blow their own horns?
(a) Mrs. Boswell.
(b) His father.
(c) Clarence Buford.
(d) Bronx connections.

3. To whom is Chelseia engaged?
(a) Floyd.
(b) William.
(c) Harper.
(d) Billy.

4. Where is William hoping to meet Billy?
(a) Houston.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Harper's farm.

5. Why does the narrator's father refuse to write him another note?
(a) He does not want him singing.
(b) He spent a lot of money on his outfit.
(c) He is tired of the boy changing his mind.
(d) He thinks it will help him get over Gweneth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is looking for Billy at the end of the tale?

2. What is the only thing Billy wants from William when he visits him at the farm?

3. What happens when Billy goes into the general store to buy an orange soda?

4. What does the narrator tell Mrs. Boswell at recess that makes her laugh?

5. After whom are Billy and William named?

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