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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Milton learn to do in college?
(a) Drive.
(b) Shoot heroin.
(c) Study.
(d) Drink heavily.

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

4. In what year does the novel open?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1954.
(c) 1966.
(d) 1932.

5. What is the state of the Loftis' marriage?
(a) They are separated.
(b) They are very happy.
(c) They have been unhappy for a long time.
(d) They are divorced.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the Loftis family's cook?

3. What was Milton's nickname in college?

4. Who is Milton Loftis' older daughter?

5. What does Helen recollect about Milton in this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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