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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Helen humming when she wakes up in the morning and starts to walk?
(a) Sanctus.
(b) Te Deum.
(c) Requiem.
(d) Lacrymosa.

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 heartbroken with forgiveness.
(d) He is disturbed by unfinished business.

3. What does Katrina ask Francis about her scar?
(a) Whether he will kiss it.
(b) Whether he can make it go away.
(c) Whether he likes it.
(d) Whether he knows how she got it.

4. What metaphor does Francis use to describe himself as a ball player?
(a) Dog.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Train.
(d) Car.

5. What does Helen lose on her way back to the Mission?
(a) Her keys.
(b) Her show.
(c) Her purse.
(d) Her coat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Francis and the others do with Sandra?

2. How does the narrator characterize Francis’ mother’s reaction to his arrival in the cemetery?

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

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

5. Who does Francis recognize in King Brady’s saloon?

(see the answer key)

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