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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does blowing the conch shell do for the chief's widow?
(a) Helps her select a new husband.
(b) Acknowledges her love for the chief.
(c) Frees her from crouching.
(d) Sends her spirit to heaven.

2. What does Billy do his last night in London?
(a) Goes to church.
(b) Visits Sarah.
(c) Goes out.
(d) Attempts suicide.

3. What does Ian Moffet suffer from?
(a) Cerebral palsy.
(b) Hysterical paralysis.
(c) Split personality disorder.
(d) Cancer.

4. How does the war affect Billy?
(a) He becomes mentally ill.
(b) He wants to defect.
(c) He becomes pro-peace.
(d) He loses his legs.

5. What sound do the soldiers often hear?
(a) Screaming.
(b) Gunfire.
(c) Planes.
(d) Roosters crowing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state of mind is Billy in when the novel opens?

2. What is the mood of the encounter between Billy and Sarah at the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 5?

3. Does Dr. Rivers plan to interfere with Emele's crouching stance?

4. Dr. Rivers hears a girl meets for sex with how many boys?

5. Where do the troops live in France?

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