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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 Rudy say is Sandra’s last name?
(a) Sandra Eskimo.
(b) Sandra Easy.
(c) Sandra Get-me-another.
(d) Sandra There-ain’t-no-more.

2. How familiar does Francis say trolleys are to him?
(a) He himself built the trolley he and Rudy ride.
(b) He never rides them.
(c) He used to know them well, but has forgotten.
(d) They are as familiar as his father’s face.

3. What was Francis Phelan’s batting average in 1916?
(a) .314.
(b) .405.
(c) .387.
(d) .256.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rudy say his religion is?

2. What are Francis’ feelings about the house he was born in?

3. What is Francis Phelan’s father’s reaction to Francis’ arrival?

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

5. What year is it in the present moment of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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