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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 does the narrator believe Mrs. Boswell is encouraging him to challenge?
(a) Leon's leadership.
(b) His father's rigid beliefs.
(c) Her teachings and rules.
(d) Stereotypes of men.

2. What does Leon's costume have that clanks?
(a) Spurs.
(b) Fake guns.
(c) Lots of jewlery.
(d) Huge belt buckle.

3. What does the note from the narrator's father say will happen if he has to dance?
(a) He will cry and ruin the show.
(b) He will stand there and refuse to move.
(c) He will not show up for the show.
(d) He will cause others to be hurt.

4. Who is the narrator in this story?
(a) Gloria's husband.
(b) Gweneth.
(c) Mrs. Boswell.
(d) Gloria.

5. Which of the following is true about the narrator's father?
(a) He is abusive and violent.
(b) He throws tantrums.
(c) He spoils the narrator.
(d) He loves dancing and Northern pretentious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Leon get the impression that Gweneth likes to hear boys blow their own horns?

2. What is Billy Renfro accomplished at doing?

3. What is Harper's farm?

4. What is Billy's job at Dillingham Automotives, Inc.?

5. What does Billy do while William finishes school?

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