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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 hear her say "bye y'all."
(b) To watch her walk away.
(c) To fight over who gets to walk her home.
(d) To be sure not to miss anything.

2. How many years is Billy at the farm before he is paroled?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 7.
(d) 15.

3. What is Harper's farm?
(a) Where Billy hids from the law.
(b) A church group that rehabilitates criminals.
(c) The farm that Billy and his wife own.
(d) Where black offenders go to be put on road gangs.

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

5. After whom are Billy and William named?
(a) Mother's favorite singer.
(b) Maternal grandfather.
(c) Father.
(d) Paternal grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Billy do while William finishes school?

3. How do Billy's enemies feel?

4. What is Billy Renfro accomplished at doing?

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

(see the answer key)

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