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

2. Who does Mrs. Boswell use as her foil when telling the boys how to find wives?
(a) Gloria.
(b) Leon.
(c) Clarence.
(d) The narrator.

3. What is it rumored that Billy lost fighting a redneck near Limehouse, SC?
(a) His right pinky finger.
(b) His left eye.
(c) His big toe.
(d) His left ear.

4. What does May Day mean each year?
(a) A rebellion of all that is Northern.
(b) A celebration plaiting the maypole and square dancing.
(c) An explanation of the historical event.
(d) A jitterbbugging contest.

5. What colors does Gweneth wear?
(a) Blue and green.
(b) Pink and black.
(c) Red and white.
(d) Black and white.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is William hoping to meet Billy?

2. What does the note from the narrator's father say will happen if he has to dance?

3. Why does Mrs. Boswell tell Leon he cannot go out to dance?

4. How do Billy's enemies feel?

5. Who is the narrator of this story?

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