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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Laughing Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Muriel's telephone caller ask so many questions about Seymour's behavior?
(a) Seymour is physically sick.
(b) Seymour is practicing a funny piano routine.
(c) Seymour is acting "oddly" lately.
(d) Seymour likes to get in trouble with the law.

2. Who does Muriel speak with at the hotel about Seymour?
(a) A famous athlete also staying at the hotel.
(b) A nice couple also staying at the hotel.
(c) A psychiatrist also staying at the hotel.
(d) A Navy man also staying at the hotel.

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

4. What does Seymour do to Sybil right before they get out of the water?
(a) He kisses one of her feet.
(b) He drops her into the water.
(c) He shows her the fish he is looking for.
(d) He splashes her.

5. What is one of the Chief's most coveted skills?
(a) Piano playing.
(b) Driving.
(c) First aid.
(d) Football.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't Selena's brother in the Army?

2. Who graduates from college first, Mary Jane or Eloise?

3. Who is very ill in the story, Just Before the War with the Eskimos?

4. What does Seymour wear to the beach?

5. What does the Chief drive?

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