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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pgs 30-37 (beg. "Two days later").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the last words the narrator’s mother says to him in the story?
(a) “Take care of yourself.”
(b) “Get on to her an’ make me some grandbabies!”
(c) “But you got to let him know you’s there.”
(d) “I love you, honey.”

2. What subject does the narrator teach?
(a) Geometry.
(b) Calculus.
(c) Trigonometry.
(d) Algebra.

3. From where does Sonny send mail to the narrator?
(a) Spain.
(b) Greece.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

4. How old is Sonny when his father dies?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 14.

5. On what does Sonny purpose to rely for education?
(a) High School.
(b) Pell Grants.
(c) Stafford Loans.
(d) GI Bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument had the narrator’s uncle played?

2. What instrument does the narrator associate with Sunday afternoons with his parents?

3. What instrument does the narrator initially think Sonny will play?

4. What instrument does Sonny determine to play?

5. In what branch of the military had the narrator served?

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