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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the narrator say came from Rowdy Dick Doolan’s head when Francis saw him in a vision?
(a) Birds.
(b) A glow.
(c) Weeds.
(d) Blood.

3. Where does Francis Phelan find his family’s graves?
(a) In the unmarked graves.
(b) Among the illustrious dead.
(c) In the earth and sky themselves.
(d) Among the flowing masses.

4. What does Helen say will happen to Francis if he leaves her on the street?
(a) She will die.
(b) He will be lost.
(c) He will freeze.
(d) He will forget her.

5. What had Dick Doolan’s job been, when he worked in the Tenderloin?
(a) Pickpocket.
(b) Cop.
(c) Gangster.
(d) Bouncer.

6. How does Francis characterize Clara?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) A good bum.
(d) Sick.

7. What accusation does the ghost of the first man Francis killed accuse Francis of?
(a) Cowardice.
(b) Murdering his baby.
(c) Selfishness.
(d) Insanity.

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

9. What physical debility does Reverend Chester have?
(a) Clubfoot.
(b) Blind eye.
(c) Mangled hand.
(d) Facial scars.

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

11. What does Francis say is ‘standard survival currency everywhere’?
(a) Violence.
(b) Fornication.
(c) Money.
(d) Buddies.

12. What knowledge does Francis say he and Rudy share?
(a) The etiquette of bums.
(b) The manners of wanderers.
(c) The rights of homeless men.
(d) The chivalry of drink.

13. Where does Francis sleep after he and Helen leave Jack and Clara’s?
(a) The weeds.
(b) The Mission.
(c) A barn.
(d) Finney's car.

14. How long have Francis and Helen known each other?
(a) Six years.
(b) Twenty-two years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Nine years.

15. What does the narrator say is in short supply on Halloween night?
(a) Temperance.
(b) Grace.
(c) Fear.
(d) Mystery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physically connects Francis to the memory of his son’s death?

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

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

4. Where is Dante’s epigraph from?

5. What does Francis say to Rudy when Rudy says that he ain’t dead yet?

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