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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 Francis get for Sandra?
(a) A coat.
(b) Soup.
(c) A place to sleep.
(d) Wine.

2. When did the confrontation with the scabs take place?
(a) 1897.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1907.
(d) 1916.

3. What is Francis afraid will happen to Sandra?
(a) She will die.
(b) She’ll be arrested.
(c) The dogs will eat her.
(d) She will get sick.

4. What day of the year does Ironweed start on?
(a) All Souls’ Day.
(b) Halloween.
(c) All Saints’ Day.
(d) Day of the Dead.

5. What does Rudy tell Francis the doctor diagnosed him with?
(a) Dementia.
(b) Heart trouble.
(c) Alcoholism.
(d) Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the essence of Francis’ response when Rudy asks where they are going?

2. Why does Francis work in the cemetery?

3. How does Francis describe Helen to Rudy?

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

5. What is Francis’ reaction when Rudy tells him he is frivolous?

(see the answer key)

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