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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aimée recount in a letter?
(a) Her desire to become the best mortician around.
(b) Her excitement that Mr. Joyboy asks her to marry him.
(c) Her engagement to Dennis.
(d) Her depression that she has to return to Kansas.

2. How high are the letters carved into the marble slab at the funeral home?
(a) 6 inches.
(b) 3 feet.
(c) 1 foot.
(d) 3 inches.

3. What did Dennis find difficult to believe when he first worked in Hollywood studios?
(a) That the actors were so childish.
(b) That the drama in real life was more melodramatic than in films.
(c) That the sets were mere facades.
(d) That there was no loyalty whatsoever.

4. How is the cosmetician described?
(a) As vampirish.
(b) As the consummate blond.
(c) As dark haired, pale, and greenish eyes.
(d) As gothic.

5. What does Dennis feel about Sir Francis' corpse?
(a) He looks unhappy.
(b) It is a parody of Hollywood.
(c) It is serene looking.
(d) It is horrific and inhuman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What church does the recording that Dennis plays discuss?

2. What does Aimée suggest Mr. Joyboy do?

3. What is the name of the funeral home where Dennis goes?

4. Where does Dennis decide Sir Francis should go?

5. Who is Wilbur Kenworthy?

(see the answer key)

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