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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Complete the quote, "Everybody thinks that there are only two things: war which is a kind of life in death, and peace which is ______."
(a) "No kind of life."
(b) "Life."
(c) "A kind of death in life."
(d) "The only kind of life."

2. What does Will think that his constant hitting the golf ball out of bounds means in a larger sense?
(a) He just attributes it to his poor health with no further meaning.
(b) It means that he's been cursed by God.
(c) It means that he's getting old.
(d) It represents a failure at life.

3. Will thinks that you don't actually learn anything in life that you didn't already know at what age?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Seventeen.

4. What nickname does Will give his father when he is talking to him in his head?
(a) Old Mole.
(b) Old Snake.
(c) Old Fox.
(d) Old Badger.

5. What makes Will jump out of the car and pace?
(a) He thinks he sees his father's ghost.
(b) He has a realization about life.
(c) He is worried that he will shoot himself in the car.
(d) He is suddenly afraid of the dark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Allison initially think she will use as a part of her pulley system to get the stove out of the cellar?

2. Why doesn't Allison approach Will at first when she finds his golf balls?

3. What object belonging to his wife does Will find in his car?

4. What does Allison need two of that she purchases for $7.95 each?

5. Who does Will liken Bertie to?

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