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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Francis kill Dick Doolan?
(a) Suffocated him in a stream.
(b) Smashed his skull against a bridge abutment.
(c) Stabbed him with a fork.
(d) Broke his head with a stone.

2. How does the narrator say Daddy Big Dugan died?
(a) Old age.
(b) Inhaling his vomit.
(c) Jumped off a bridge.
(d) Stabbing.

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

4. How long have Francis and Helen known each other?
(a) Six years.
(b) Twenty-two years.
(c) Nine years.
(d) Six months.

5. Whose letter is the only letter Francis has saved?
(a) Annie.
(b) Billy.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rosskam demonstrate his strength?

2. What does Francis say to Rudy when Rudy says that he ain’t dead yet?

3. What does Francis say he wants from his visit to Annie in Chapter 6?

4. What kind of establishment is The Gilded Cage?

5. How does the narrator characterize the effect of Francis handling things from his previous life?

(see the answer key)

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