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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long does Dennis get a leave of absence?
(a) He is not given any time off.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 1 day.

2. Who is Wilbur Kenworthy?
(a) A famous poet.
(b) A homeless man whose corpse is being prepared at the funeral home.
(c) An embalmer at the Eternal Rest home.
(d) A man who dreams of happiness.

3. Why does Aimée need to get photographs quickly of Sir Francis?
(a) His employer wants to post an announcement.
(b) His body is stiffening.
(c) The newspaper is waiting.
(d) Dennis is waiting.

4. What does Barlow find difficult to believe about the funeral home's structure?
(a) That it's a funeral home.
(b) That it's considered tasteful.
(c) That it's three-dimensional.
(d) That it's considered serene.

5. What does Dennis send to Sir Ambrose?
(a) A book written by Sir Francis and another man.
(b) A picture of Sir Francis with his illegitimate child.
(c) The article Dennis finds in the sock drawer.
(d) A picture of Sir Francis being knighted.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what room does the cosmetician work?

2. Who is Ambrose Abercrombie?

3. What does Barlow go to pick up while he is at work?

4. What are the principal settings for this novel?

5. How are the Englishmen described?

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