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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Dennis go from the church?
(a) Lake Island.
(b) Home.
(c) Work.
(d) The studio.

2. Why is the person not pleased about Dennis' responsibilities?
(a) She wanted to spit on her deceased ex-husband.
(b) She wanted to pick out Sir Francis' coffin.
(c) He thinks an older man should be responsible.
(d) The Happier Hunting Ground is very busy.

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

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

5. What did Sir Francis once work as?
(a) An accountant.
(b) The chief scriptwriter for a studio.
(c) A cartoonist.
(d) A diplomat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dennis Barlow taking care of according to the Englishmen talking?

2. What book has Dennis published?

3. What is one natural scene described in Chapter 1?

4. How does Sir Francis have to get to work?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the pinnacle of Sir Francis' life?

2. How does Barlow compare the facades of Hollywood sets to the front of Whispering Glades?

3. Why does the prospect of a visit to Whispering Glades fascinate Dennis?

4. About what does the author warn readers?

5. How does Dennis respond to finding a dead Sir Francis?

6. Who comes through Whispering Glades to view Sir Francis' and who does not come through and why?

7. Who is Mr. Joyboy and what is he delivering to the cosmetician?

8. What does Aimée reveal about herself when she encounters Dennis on the island?

9. What does the opening to Chapter 1 describe?

10. What does Sir Francis Hinsley say about Americans?

(see the answer keys)

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