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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom has Milton been having an affair for many years?
(a) Deborah Brackman.
(b) Dorothy Barton.
(c) Dolly Bonner.
(d) Doris Bowman.

2. Who is the Loftis family's cook?
(a) Ellen Stachler.
(b) Elaine Swenson.
(c) Ella Sizemore.
(d) Ella Swan.

3. What item is mentioned in the letter to Milton?
(a) Alarm clock.
(b) Typewriter.
(c) Hair brush.
(d) Car.

4. What is the tone of Helen's memories?
(a) Erratic.
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Somber.
(d) Joyful.

5. The body is being transported from the train station to ___________________.
(a) The cemetery.
(b) The crematorium.
(c) The funeral home.
(d) The church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the funeral director's assistant?

2. What distinguishing characteristic has Milton had since childhood?

3. Where was Milton's daughter living when she wrote him the letter that he reads while waiting at the train station?

4. As the novel opens, the narrator describes a train trip from __________________ to Port Warwick.

5. Whose words are italicized in the book?

(see the answer key)

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