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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) Francis going slightly insane.
(b) The truck starting up, to take them back to the city.
(c) Something momentous happening.
(d) The weather turning colder.

2. How did Aldo Campione die?
(a) His neck was broken in a fight.
(b) Fell from a train.
(c) Shot in the back.
(d) He died of exposure.

3. What is Francis Phelan’s father’s reaction to Francis’ arrival?
(a) He is pleased to see his son.
(b) He is tormented with impatience.
(c) He is disturbed by unfinished business.
(d) He is heartbroken with forgiveness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What day of the year does Ironweed start on?

2. What is Francis afraid will happen to Sandra?

3. How does Francis characterize himself and Rudy?

4. How does Francis characterize Helen in bed?

5. What is Francis guilty about, when he talks to Gerald?

(see the answer key)

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