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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Francis say he behaves when he is drunk?
(a) He gets sick.
(b) He gets violent.
(c) He gets sentimental.
(d) He goes to sleep.

2. How does the narrator characterize Francis’ mother’s reaction to his arrival in the cemetery?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Furious.
(c) Delighted.
(d) Relieved.

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 tormented with impatience.
(d) He is pleased to see his son.

4. In the epigraph, what does Dante leave behind by hoisting sail with his wit?
(a) His darling children.
(b) A sea so cruel.
(c) His fair wife.
(d) His beautiful homeland.

5. What are Francis’ feelings about the house he was born in?
(a) He wants to burn it down.
(b) He doesn’t care if it falls down.
(c) He wishes he could go back there.
(d) He wants to know what it’s like inside now.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of establishment is The Gilded Cage?

2. How does Francis describe Helen to Rudy?

3. What knowledge does Francis say he and Rudy share?

4. Where did Francis go after the first time he killed a man?

5. What does Rudy say is Sandra’s last name?

(see the answer key)

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