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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say Rudy is aware of as Francis approaches Gerald’s grave?
(a) Something momentous happening.
(b) Francis going slightly insane.
(c) The truck starting up, to take them back to the city.
(d) The weather turning colder.

2. What kind of cemetery are Francis and Rudy working in for the day?
(a) Protestant.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Methodist.
(d) Jewish.

3. What does Francis say he would like to do to his mother?
(a) Strangle her bones.
(b) Talk to her again.
(c) Ask her forgiveness.
(d) Confess himself to her.

4. What is Francis’ reaction when Rudy tells him he is frivolous?
(a) He retreats into enigmatic silence.
(b) He insults Rudy genially.
(c) He gets angry.
(d) He clowns around.

5. What does the narrator say is in short supply on Halloween night?
(a) Temperance.
(b) Grace.
(c) Mystery.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald hope Francis will do after making this visit?

2. How did Aldo Campione die?

3. What is Francis afraid will happen to Sandra?

4. How does the narrator characterize Francis’ mother’s reaction to his arrival in the cemetery?

5. How does Francis say he behaves when he is drunk?

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