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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Just Before the War with the Eskimos.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eloise call an "unattractive Bela Lugosi"?
(a) Uncle Wiggily.
(b) Mr. Weyinburg.
(c) Frank Henke.
(d) Dr. Whiting.

2. How old is Ginnie?
(a) 14.
(b) 13.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

3. Who is Seymour Glass?
(a) Muriel's father.
(b) Muriel's brother.
(c) Muriel's uncle.
(d) Muriel's husband.

4. How is Seymour pushing Sybil in the water?
(a) With the help of water wings.
(b) On a float.
(c) She's swimming on her own.
(d) With his hands.

5. Why does Ginnie like playing tennis with Selena?
(a) Selena is a good tennis player.
(b) Selena is not a good tennis player.
(c) Selena always pays for the ride to the court.
(d) Selena always brings fresh tennis balls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is crying because she wants to be told she is a nice girl in the story, Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut?

2. Who is Muriel Glass speaking with on the telephone at the beginning of the story, A Perfect Day for Bananafish?

3. Who dies of cancer and weighs just 62 pounds in the story, Uncle Wiggily in Connecticut?

4. How long is Mary Jane married?

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

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