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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of story does the narrator suggest this novel is?
(a) A family drama.
(b) A ghost story.
(c) A romance.
(d) A mystery.

2. What did Posey and Len fight about most often when Chick was a child?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Grammar.
(c) Religion.
(d) Len's drinking.

3. What one thing did Chick notice his parents did together that seemed to make them both happy?
(a) Drink.
(b) Party.
(c) Sing.
(d) Dance.

4. The narrator says every family is a what?
(a) A joke.
(b) A drama.
(c) A ghost story.
(d) A romance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Len Benetto often spend long chunks of time away from his family?

2. Why does Chick recall that his mother barked at a neighborhood dog?

3. When did Posey stop listening to her favorite song?

4. Why did Chick Benetto once wish his mother would leave him alone?

5. Why does Chick claim he did not check on the driver of the truck involved in his accident?

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