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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. Why do many of the boys get off at Gweneth's stop?
(a) To watch her walk away.
(b) To fight over who gets to walk her home.
(c) To hear her say "bye y'all."
(d) To be sure not to miss anything.

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

3. Who is looking for Billy at the end of the tale?
(a) Earline.
(b) Inner City.
(c) William.
(d) Dillingham.

4. Why does Mrs. Boswell tell Leon he cannot go out to dance?
(a) He was too rude and mean to the narrator.
(b) He doesn't know the steps.
(c) He has razors on his shoes.
(d) He makes to much noise.

5. What is Billy Renfro accomplished at doing?
(a) Killing.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Selling.
(d) Lying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters dismisses country music as a valid art form?

2. Where is William hoping to meet Billy?

3. What does Billy do as the prison guard leads him away?

4. How long after Billy goes to work for Dillingham does the meeting in Chicago occur?

5. What colors does Gweneth wear?

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