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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Henry Begins His Retreat through Chapter 6, Will's War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry decide to do to soothe his nerves?
(a) Call his second wife.
(b) Bake bread.
(c) Call his mistress.
(d) Shoot the television.

2. What is Henry annoyed by after Elaine leaves?
(a) The neighbor's music.
(b) The light coming in the windows.
(c) The refrigerator.
(d) The television.

3. Where is Henry Lightcap when the novel begins?
(a) School.
(b) At home.
(c) Playing in the woods.
(d) Fishing.

4. What does Henry's mother see in Henry's personality?
(a) Sentimentality.
(b) Romanticism.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Tenacity.

5. Where does Henry know he needs to return to?
(a) His parents' home.
(b) His first wife.
(c) His mistress.
(d) His brother's place.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry think about when he stops to go to the bathroom, in Chapter 5?

2. Who is Red Ginter?

3. What was Henry's father doing in the scene Henry remembers?

4. What response does Henry get when he calls Melanie?

5. What does Joe pay Henry and his brother for?

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