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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rose say is the only part of her that is still young?
(a) Her heart.
(b) Her hair.
(c) Her hearing.
(d) Her eyes.

2. Which did Chick chose to be as a small child, a daddy's boy or a momma's boy?
(a) Daddy's boy.
(b) Momma's boy.
(c) Neither.
(d) Both.

3. What does Chick say about this person his mother brags about while doing Rose's hair?
(a) She is ashamed of him.
(b) He is a drunk and a loser.
(c) She no longer wants to be a part of his life.
(d) She is not as great as his mother recalls.

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

5. Why does Chick say his hometown is called Pepperville Beach?
(a) Someone dreamed of creating a beach there, but never got around to it.
(b) Some entrepreneur brought sand to the area to create a beach at the lake.
(c) It is a play on words regarding a nearby business.
(d) It is a joke among the locals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Posey tell Chick in Section 3: Part 2 that she did not want to ask for money from his father?

2. Who does Chick claim was a ghost throughout his childhood?

3. Why does the narrator claim they chose to write the novel in another person's voice?

4. What does Chick notice as he, his mother, and Miss Thelma drive through town?

5. How did Len Benetto propose to Posey?

(see the answer key)

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