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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Chick react to the announcement that he was a blessing his mother had waited a long time to receive?
(a) He wanted a drink.
(b) He hugged his mother.
(c) With pride and humility.
(d) With shame for all he had done wrong over the past few years.

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

3. Why did the doctor who delivered Chick tell Posey she had to deliver by dinner time?
(a) It cost extra if he had to work through dinner.
(b) He did not want her to go hungry.
(c) His wife was making fish sticks.
(d) He had another patient scheduled for surgery.

4. What does Posey stress to Chick as being the most important thing in his life while he is college?
(a) Sports.
(b) Making money.
(c) His health.
(d) An education.

5. Who does the narrator claim the story from this novel belongs to?
(a) Charles 'Chick' Benetto.
(b) Pauline 'Posey' Benetto.
(c) Maria Benetto.
(d) Len Benetto.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Posey say when Chick tells her she died?

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

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

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

5. Who is the first woman Chick and Posey visit that day?

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