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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. What does the father of the girl Billy impregnates insist?
(a) He disappear never to return.
(b) He feed the baby for 21 years.
(c) He marry the girl.
(d) He move in with the both of them.

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

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

5. Which of the following characters dismisses country music as a valid art form?
(a) Gweneth.
(b) Mrs. Boswell.
(c) Gloria's husband.
(d) Gloria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Billy Renfro accomplished at doing?

2. What does the narrator tell Mrs. Boswell at recess that makes her laugh?

3. After whom are Billy and William named?

4. What colors does Gweneth wear?

5. What comment does Mrs. Boswell make about the narrator?

(see the answer key)

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