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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does Helen light a candle when she goes to church?
(a) Francis.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Her child.

2. How long did Francis and Annie court before they married?
(a) A month and a half.
(b) Three months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two years.

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

4. What does Francis say he wants from his visit to Annie in Chapter 6?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) A fresh start.
(c) Just to see everyone.
(d) Just money and wine.

5. What is the essence of Francis’ response when Rudy asks where they are going?
(a) They are believers, and fate will take them where it wants.
(b) They are performing an important and mysterious errand.
(c) They are going into hiding.
(d) They are bums, and don’t have anywhere to go.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Helen prefer to think of her sins?

2. How does the narrator characterize Helen after her relationship with Arthur ended?

3. What does Francis tell Harold Allen he wanted to do, at the strike?

4. What does the narrator say is in short supply on Halloween night?

5. What does Helen say she is a symbol of?

(see the answer key)

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