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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chick Benetto believe he was not invited to this family event?
(a) He does not get along with his ex-wife.
(b) His drinking made him an embarrassment.
(c) He does not get along with his extended family.
(d) His attitude made him unwelcome.

2. What is the one thing Len Benetto ever said about Posey to Chick?
(a) She was a hardheaded woman.
(b) She was selfish.
(c) She was a nag.
(d) She was unfaithful.

3. What day does Chick believe was one of the happiest of his mother's life?
(a) The day he began college.
(b) The day he graduated high school.
(c) The day he made his first homerun.
(d) The day he got married.

4. How did Posey often spend holidays after the divorce?
(a) With friends and neighbors like before.
(b) Working overtime at the hospital.
(c) Throwing parties with just her and the kids.
(d) Going out with all her new boyfriends.

5. What does Posey tell Chick this word is supposed to represent?
(a) A prayer for money to provide for her children.
(b) A prayer for her children's safety.
(c) A prayer for a gentler husband.
(d) A prayer for a baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does Chick feel fits him well?

2. What does Miss Thelma say will be her legacy after she dies?

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

4. Where did Chick find his greatest joy during the bleak years after baseball?

5. What does Miss Thelma's family think she is doing?

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