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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Alfred tries to defend his boss in Chapter 1, he inadvertently lets the others know that there is still money in the cash register while the boss is where?
(a) At the racetrack.
(b) At dinner.
(c) At the dentist.
(d) At the synagogue..

2. What caused the limp that Henry has in the novel?
(a) Syphillis.
(b) Polio.
(c) Smallpox.
(d) AIDS.

3. In literature, what is the inherent incompatibility between the objectives of two or more characters or forces?
(a) Oxymoron.
(b) Simile.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Conflict.

4. Who questions about why Alfred is in such a good mood in the morning in Chapter 9?
(a) Mabel.
(b) Mr. Donatelli.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Pearl.

5. What is the name of Alfred's aunt who raised him?
(a) Susan.
(b) Pearl.
(c) Roberta.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mr. Donatelli's assistant in the novel?

2. In Chapter 6, Henry eventually shows up, telling Alfred that he had to go downtown to pick up something for whom?

3. Who said that if Alfred came back he might as well see what he came back for in Chapter 6?

4. Where does Alfred end up going for the first time in Chapter 2?

5. Who stops Alfred to question him in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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