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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Helen's most vivid recollection in this chapter?
(a) The day Peyton left for college.
(b) Peyton's Broadway debut.
(c) The day Peyton had her first child.
(d) The day she learned that Peyton was dead.

2. Who is Milton Loftis' younger daughter?
(a) Pauline.
(b) Patricia.
(c) Pamela.
(d) Peyton.

3. Where was Milton's daughter living when she wrote him the letter that he reads while waiting at the train station?
(a) New York City.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Boston.
(d) Atlanta.

4. Who is the funeral director?
(a) Mr. Gaspar.
(b) Mr. Denning.
(c) Mr. Casper.
(d) Mr. Collins.

5. What is the main industry in Port Warwick?
(a) Automotive.
(b) Healthcare.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Shipbuilding.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the novel open?

2. Who is Milton Loftis' older daughter?

3. What is Milton Loftis' wife's name?

4. What item is mentioned in the letter to Milton?

5. Where are Milton, Dolly and Ella going in a limousine?

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