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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. Why did Len Benetto often spend long chunks of time away from his family?
(a) To visit with liquor distributors and to manage his new store in a town an hour away.
(b) To spend time with his biological family.
(c) To help reduce the friction at home.
(d) To spend time with his friends.

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

3. What did Chick's mother often slip to Chick whenever she dropped him off somewhere?
(a) Food.
(b) Money.
(c) Kisses.
(d) Notes.

4. Why does Chick sneak out of work in Section 1?
(a) He is called away by a family emergency.
(b) He is unable to concentrate.
(c) He is sick.
(d) He is hung over and depressed.

5. Why did a librarian tell Chick he could not read 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA by Jules Verne?
(a) It was to easy for him.
(b) He was disrespectful to books.
(c) He did not have a library card.
(d) It was too hard for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the main character think the narrator wants to know about him?

2. What does Chick notice his car ran into and is now stopped underneath?

3. Who supposedly attempted to kill himself/herself?

4. What meal does Posey fix for Chick in the present as he sits at the kitchen table?

5. Why does Posey ask Chick to repeat himself when he tells her thank you for the meal?

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