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

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 attitude made him unwelcome.
(c) He does not get along with his extended family.
(d) His drinking made him an embarrassment.

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

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

4. Who does Chick call after sneaking out of work in Section 1?
(a) His mother, Posey.
(b) His ex-wife, Catherine.
(c) His father, Len.
(d) His daughter, Marie.

5. What does Chick Benetto blame for the destruction of his marriage?
(a) Infidelity on his part.
(b) Infidelity on her part.
(c) Money troubles and her excessive drinking.
(d) Money troubles and his excessive drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of story does the narrator suggest this novel is?

2. Who supposedly played in the World Series?

3. What does Chick stop at a convenience store to buy in Section 1?

4. What does the narrator see that draws her to the place where she will meet the main character of the novel?

5. What line does Chick Benetto feel he crossed?

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