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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What profession does the narrator regret telling he/she currently work as?
(a) The narrator is a doctor.
(b) The narrator is a writer.
(c) The narrator is a lawyer.
(d) The narrator is a professional ball player.

2. What does the main character think the narrator wants to know about him?
(a) Why he left his familiy.
(b) Why he attempted suicide.
(c) Why his mother died.
(d) Why he drank and drove.

3. What phrase does Chick feel fits him well?
(a) Tiime will tell.
(b) Poor truant, passionate fool.
(c) Blundering back to God.
(d) Life is a beach.

4. What does Chick notice his car ran into and is now stopped underneath?
(a) A school bus.
(b) A billboard for a Chevrolet dealership.
(c) A billboard for a new breakfast cereal.
(d) A truck.

5. Why did the narrator come to Pepperville Beach?
(a) To close on a house that had been in the family for years.
(b) To bury a relative.
(c) To visit a relative.
(d) To buy a house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who supposedly attempted to kill himself/herself?

3. Why does Chick Benetto believe he was not invited to this family event?

4. Who does Chick call after sneaking out of work in Section 1?

5. Who supposedly played in the World Series?

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