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

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

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

4. What does the narrator tell Mrs. Boswell at recess that makes her laugh?
(a) That he would rather be a plaiter.
(b) That he wants to be partners with Gweneth.
(c) That Leon hurt him.
(d) That he cannot dance.

5. How long after Billy goes to work for Dillingham does the meeting in Chicago occur?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 13 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does the narrator's father refuse to write him another note?

4. What does Leon's costume have that clanks?

5. How do Billy's enemies feel?

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