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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27, 28, 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does David's father die after his arm is stuck in the train in Chapter 22?
(a) From being dragged by the train.
(b) From his arm bleeding.
(c) From blood poisoning in his arm.
(d) From hitting the wall of a train tunnel.

2. Why does David present information about his childhood in Chapter 22?
(a) To explain his relationship with his father.
(b) He doesn't give a reason.
(c) Because he says someone asked him.
(d) To explain why he is who is he is today.

3. What does David first talk about in the beginning of Chapter 22?
(a) Movies of the 1920s.
(b) War history.
(c) Pop culture.
(d) His family tree.

4. In Chapter 27, where does most of the REC revenue come from?
(a) Late taxes.
(b) Audits.
(c) Government grants.
(d) Penalty fines.

5. How does the author present the quoted interviews in Chapter 14?
(a) There is no order.
(b) By social security number.
(c) By last name.
(d) By date of birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 27, where does Cusk sit?

2. Why does David feel confused in Chapter 27?

3. In Chapter 27, what do the officials of the Peoria REC say about the filings they look for to avoid calling them "profitable"?

4. Why is David's father in a rush to leave Libertyville in Chapter 22?

5. What is revealed to be a joke in Chapter 14?

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