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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the first time Dennis Barlow sees a human corpse?
(a) When he is 12.
(b) When he is 15 and his grandfather drowns.
(c) When he is in the war in Italy.
(d) When he is 28.

2. Of what is Mr. Slump tired?
(a) Getting letters from Aimée.
(b) Writing a column.
(c) His elderly mother.
(d) His elderly father.

3. In what does Dennis seem unnaturally interested?
(a) A young lady in the coffee shop.
(b) Religion.
(c) Aimée's sister.
(d) The details of Aimée's work.

4. Why does Sir Ambrose drop by?
(a) To make Dennis leave and get some rest.
(b) To pay his respects for Sir Francis.
(c) To check on seating arrangements for the service.
(d) To talk to the funeral director about money.

5. What is one thing said to be on the building of the funeral home?
(a) Gargoyles.
(b) Weather vanes.
(c) Bird droppings.
(d) Mold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dennis decide Sir Francis should go?

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

3. What does Dennis continue to send Aimée?

4. Who is Mr. Joyboy?

5. What does Dennis feel about Sir Francis' corpse?

(see the answer key)

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