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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Aimée think when Dennis gasps?
(a) He thinks Sir Francis looks ridiculous.
(b) He is ill.
(c) He is overcome with emotion at Sir Francis' death.
(d) It is admiration of her work.

3. Who does the author suggest return the book unread to where they got it?
(a) Readers who are easily upset.
(b) Readers who hate animals.
(c) Readers who hate America.
(d) Readers who are bigots.

4. What church does the recording that Dennis plays discuss?
(a) St. Peter-without-the-walls.
(b) St. Paul's.
(c) St. Henry's.
(d) Church of the Saved.

5. What does Dennis learn about Sir Francis when trying to comply with Sir Ambrose's request?
(a) That the pen is inscribed with a woman's name.
(b) That Sir Francis has a third child who is illegitimate.
(c) That Sir Francis' father also committed suicide.
(d) That Sir Francis wrote a couple small books.

6. Who is Ambrose Abercrombie?
(a) The proprietor of the pub where the Englishmen are sitting.
(b) Someone who will be arriving soon.
(c) The bartender at the pub where the Englishmen are sitting.
(d) A magician.

7. Besides cats, dogs and birds, what is one other animal Dennis has seen come through?
(a) Bear.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Coyote.
(d) Ferret.

8. What does Aimée think of Mr. Joyboy's work on Sir Francis?
(a) As wonderful.
(b) As a tad too perfected.
(c) The smile is lopsided.
(d) The eyelids are droopy.

9. What is the name of the funeral home where Dennis goes?
(a) Whispering Hope.
(b) Eternal Rest.
(c) Whispering Glades.
(d) Last Rest.

10. What book has Dennis published?
(a) A collection of short stories.
(b) A collection of essays.
(c) A novel about his experiences in the war.
(d) Poetry.

11. Where does Dennis decide Sir Francis should go?
(a) In the British area.
(b) In the Poet's Corner.
(c) In the Catholic area.
(d) In an area between the famouns and unknown people.

12. Who is on the other side of the door as Dennis is about to enter a room?
(a) Mr. Schultz.
(b) Sir Francis' youngest child.
(c) Aimée.
(d) Sir Ambrose.

13. What is one word that one of the Englishmen might use to describe Americans?
(a) Miserly.
(b) Kind.
(c) Decent.
(d) Conceited.

14. What does Mr. Joyboy say puts a smile on his face?
(a) Knowing a corpse is going to Aimée.
(b) Making a homely person look beautiful.
(c) Seeing Aimée apply make-up so artistically.
(d) Perfecting his colors on a corpse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take Aimée to paint a body?

2. Why does Aimée need to get photographs quickly of Sir Francis?

3. What are the principal settings for this novel?

4. How does Dennis handle finding Sir Francis?

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

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