View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Story of a Dead Man".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Billy do while William finishes school?
(a) Goes to school.
(b) Becomes a preacher.
(c) Drives garbage truck.
(d) Starts a farm.

3. Why does Mrs. Boswell tell Leon he cannot go out to dance?
(a) He was too rude and mean to the narrator.
(b) He has razors on his shoes.
(c) He doesn't know the steps.
(d) He makes to much noise.

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

5. Who is the narrator of this story?
(a) Billy's cousin.
(b) Floyd.
(c) Billy.
(d) Chelseia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is true about the narrator's father?

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

3. What was the occupation of Billy and William's namesake?

4. What does Billy do as the prison guard leads him away?

5. How many years is Billy at the farm before he is paroled?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 245 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample