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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jack doing as he plots what to do with Mother's body?
(a) Crying.
(b) Singing.
(c) Reading.
(d) Masturbating.

2. Who feels sick and wants to leave the pool hall?
(a) Jack.
(b) Greg.
(c) Derek.
(d) Chas.

3. What is Julie afraid of after Mother's death?
(a) Being in charge.
(b) Flies.
(c) Getting cancer.
(d) Authorities splitting up the family.

4. Who volunteers to accompany Mother on her trips to the shops?
(a) Jack.
(b) Julie.
(c) Sue.
(d) Tom.

5. At what age did Derek start playing pool at his favorite hall?
(a) 9.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 21.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object is the focus of Jack's nightmares?

2. In his nightmare, what is Jack doing while Mother is talking?

3. Who gives a science fiction novel as a birthday gift?

4. Why does one character think Mother is relieved when Father dies?

5. What do Jack and Julie wrap their Mother in to carry her body downstairs?

(see the answer key)

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