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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chick say his hometown is called Pepperville Beach?
(a) It is a joke among the locals.
(b) It is a play on words regarding a nearby business.
(c) Some entrepreneur brought sand to the area to create a beach at the lake.
(d) Someone dreamed of creating a beach there, but never got around to it.

2. Who taught Chick how to shave?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) A boyfriend of his mother's.
(d) An uncle.

3. What does Chick intend to do once he arrives at his destination in Section 2: Part 1?
(a) To kill himself.
(b) To drink some more.
(c) To speak to his wife.
(d) To speak to his daughter.

4. What did Len hope his son would do as an adult?
(a) Become a dentist.
(b) Make the major leagues.
(c) Become a doctor.
(d) Take over his liquor stores.

5. Where did Posey met Len Benetto?
(a) At school.
(b) At Pepperville Lake.
(c) At church.
(d) At Galveston beach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Rose mention she hear on the radio shortly before Posey and Chick come to visit?

2. What did Posey want Chick to do as an adult?

3. Who told Chick he could only be a momma's boy or a daddy's boy, not both?

4. What is the day that Chick wanted back?

5. What does Chick learn about his mother on his fake business trip that makes him regret leaving?

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