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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Francis see enter the bathroom with him in Chapter 3?
(a) Dick Doolan.
(b) Gerald.
(c) Helen.
(d) Jack.

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

3. What does the narrator say Rudy is aware of as Francis approaches Gerald’s grave?
(a) The truck starting up, to take them back to the city.
(b) Something momentous happening.
(c) Francis going slightly insane.
(d) The weather turning colder.

4. How does Francis characterize Sandra’s life?
(a) It wasn’t human any more.
(b) It was redeemed as she died.
(c) It was squandered.
(d) It had become angelic.

5. What does the narrator say is the real basis of the kinship the young Phelan brothers feel with Francis?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Alcoholism.
(d) Family.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Francis characterize himself and Rudy?

2. How familiar does Francis say trolleys are to him?

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

4. How does the narrator characterize Gerald’s eternal repose?

5. What does the narrator say was Francis’ relationship with prayer?

(see the answer key)

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