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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Down at the Dinghy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Muriel Glass speaking with on the telephone at the beginning of the story, A Perfect Day for Bananafish?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her mother.
(c) The hotel operator.
(d) Her brother.

2. What does the narrator see floating in the wind when he gets off the Chief's vehicle to walk home?
(a) A red veil.
(b) A red mask.
(c) A piece of red tissue paper.
(d) A red hat.

3. Who is claiming to be an admiral?
(a) Boo Boo.
(b) Lionel.
(c) Mrs. Snell.
(d) Sandra.

4. Who kidnaps The Laughing Man?
(a) The Comanches.
(b) The Chief.
(c) Chinese police.
(d) Chinese bandits.

5. What branch of the armed forces is Seymour in?
(a) Marines.
(b) Army.
(c) Navy.
(d) Air Force.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Selena's brother meet Ginnie's sister?

2. What do the kidnappers demand The Laughing Man wear?

3. Who is Mr. Weyinburg?

4. Who thinks Seymour is "manic?"

5. Who is Jimmy Jimmereano?

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