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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were the four people who often visited Mr. Singer?
(a) Mick Kelly, Biff Brannon, Jake Blount, and Dr. Copeland.
(b) Mick Kelly, Portia, Willie, and Biff Brannon.
(c) Willie, Highboy, Bubber, and Mick.
(d) Bubber, Mick, Mandy Lewis, and Dr. Copeland.

2. What do the men tell Jake about when there was a strike at the mill.
(a) Their wives made them go back to work.
(b) The mill sent out trucks and brought in other workers to replace the strikers.
(c) The mill closed down and didn't open until the strike was over.
(d) The mill offered them half of what they wanted.

3. In the opening pages of Chapter 3, what are Mr. and Mrs. Brannon arguing about?
(a) A mute man who comes in and causes trouble.
(b) A stranger who comes to town and owes them for meals and beer.
(c) Mr. Brannon's best friend who sometimes gets drunk.
(d) A waitress who has been stealing from the cash drawer.

4. What was the first thing Jake Blount says when he wakes in Mr. Singer's room?
(a) That he is thirsty.
(b) That he has to use the bathroom.
(c) He asks what happened to him.
(d) He asks where he is.

5. What do Antonapoulos and Singer have in common?
(a) They have lived together for ten years.
(b) They are both unable to hear.
(c) All of the answers are correct.
(d) They are both unable to speak.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the second day of the story when he returns to Singer's apartment, what does Jake tell Mr. Singer about himself?

2. When she is introduced to the story, what time does Mick come into the restaurant ?

3. What is Singer's job?

4. What does Mr. Singer tell Antonapoulos about his four visitors?

5. What does Willie tell Biff Brannon happened to Jake Blount after he left the cafe?

(see the answer key)

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