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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Death of the Old Man through Chapter 19, Kansas to Missouri.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state is the building in that Henry and Myra arrive at?
(a) Clean and neat.
(b) Run down.
(c) Spotless.
(d) Ruined.

2. What does Henry remember, at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) Myra's divorcing him.
(b) His mother's death.
(c) His father's death.
(d) His work at the forest ranger's station.

3. Where is Henry's home away from home?
(a) The Library.
(b) The Dirty Shame Saloon.
(c) The Dew Drop Inn.
(d) The Crossroads Bar.

4. How does Henry respond when he was called back to work from a smoke break?
(a) He goes back resentfully.
(b) He goes back guiltily as soon as he is called.
(c) He doesn't always go back.
(d) He goes back at his leisure.

5. What happened to Henry the summer when he was 15?
(a) His parents split up.
(b) He learned to drive.
(c) He had his first drink.
(d) He lost his virginity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry tell Myra in answer to her request?

2. How does Claire pick Henry up?

3. What does Henry almost say to James Killoran when Killoran confronts him?

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

5. When did Henry begin hitchhiking?

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