3. What does G.T. say to a diner who asks G.T., shortly after he announces that he's running for mayor, if the campaign would be too hard on him?
(a) That he doesn't really care.
(b) That he's focused more on living than on dying.
(c) That his doctor said it would be okay as long as he takes naps.
(d) That he thinks it might be true but he has to try.

4. Where is Flo and Addie's apartment in relation to the diner in Mulhoney?
(a) In the basement.
(b) Across the street.
(c) Upstairs.
(d) Down the street.

5. What advice does Sid give G.T. about how to use his cancer during the election?
(a) That he can make it "work" for him.
(b) That he should pretend he is very sick so he gets the pity vote.
(c) That he should just ignore it.
(d) That he should pretend it is cured even if it isn't.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Pettibone give Hope after she is assaulted?

2. What does G.T. offer the driver of the hearse?

3. What does Mayor Millstone want a picture of himself and G.T. doing?

4. In what state are the men who tease and taunt Hope as she is trying to gather additional signatures for G.T.'s ballot?

5. Who is Brenda Babcock?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hope have a hard time letting go of what happened in New York?

2. How does Adam think Sid can help G.T.'s election campaign?

3. Where does the "Welcome Stairways" diner get its name?

4. What attitude does G.T. take about the hearse parked in front of his diner?

5. What happens when a woman ask Mayor Millstone to release the name of his campaign contributors when he stops by the diner to have his picture taken with G.T.?

6. What does G.T. promise the crowd in Chapter 4 that he will do as mayor?

7. What does Deena tell Hope about her father?

8. How does Hope come about helping on G.T.'s campaign?

9. Why does Hope change her name?

10. How does Braverman react when one of Millstone's supporters parks a hearse out in front of the diner?

(see the answer keys)

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