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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 2 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago did the narrator's father die?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 41 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 6 months.

2. What did the narrator's cousin tell him they could do if they were royalty?
(a) Live in a castle.
(b) Wear fancy clothes.
(c) Have a dozen maids.
(d) Have a dozen babies.

3. How many of the narrator's cousins are in prison?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

4. What does the narrator say was the best part of Hector's funeral?
(a) His mother's singing.
(b) His mother's cooking.
(c) They had an open and empty casket.
(d) Hector returned.

5. With whom does the narrator live?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His cousin.
(d) He lives alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation to the narrator is Hector?

2. What Indian tribe do the narrator and his family belong?

3. Who does the narrator say is "good at funerals"(2)?

4. How long did the mourners stay awake during Hectors wake?

5. What killed the narrator's father?

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