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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose words are italicized in the book?
(a) Peyton's.
(b) Helen's mother's.
(c) Helen's.
(d) Milton's father's.

2. What happens to the hearse carrying the body from the train station?
(a) It gets a flat tire.
(b) It breaks down.
(c) It crashes into a truck.
(d) It keeps overheating.

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

4. Who is the protagonist of the story?
(a) Maude.
(b) Milton.
(c) Barclay.
(d) Arnie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the funeral director's assistant?

2. What college did Milton Loftis attend?

3. Who is the Loftis family's cook?

4. What is the state of the Loftis' marriage?

5. What distinguishing characteristic has Milton had since childhood?

(see the answer key)

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