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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Milton's nickname in college?
(a) Left us.
(b) Blow.
(c) Frat boy.
(d) Bud.

3. In what month does the body arrive at the train station?
(a) November.
(b) March.
(c) August.
(d) January.

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

5. Where did Milton take Peyton to cheer her up after the altercation with her mother?
(a) The movies.
(b) The theme park.
(c) The ice cream shop.
(d) The coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose body arrives at the train station?

2. How can Dolly best be characterized?

3. Who is the Loftis family's cook?

4. To what conclusion does Milton come about Helen?

5. How did Milton perceive the advice his father gave him?

(see the answer key)

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