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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Dennis tell that he is writing a poem?
(a) Aimée.
(b) Mr. Schultz.
(c) Mr. Joyboy.
(d) Sir Ambrose.

2. Besides being fiction, how else is the story described in the paragraph that is set before Chapter 1?
(a) A cloudy view of reality.
(b) A little nightmare.
(c) A slice of the good life.
(d) A look at the rotten core of life.

3. What does Barlow go to pick up while he is at work?
(a) A dead dog.
(b) A dead parrot.
(c) A dead cat.
(d) A dead man.

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

5. What is the base like upon which Sir Francis' coffin is resting?
(a) Polished marble.
(b) Covered in flowers.
(c) Polished maple.
(d) Bare.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Dennis escorted when he calls on the funeral home the day before the service of Sir Francis?

2. How was his book received?

3. What does a porter announce?

4. Who is not pleased about Dennis' responsibilities concerning Sir Francis?

5. Who no longer comes to Sir Francis' home office?

(see the answer key)

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