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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 121-123.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did the old man exchange an umbrella for a pound on page 123?
(a) Tall thin fellow.
(b) Two young women.
(c) A young man.
(d) A mother pushing a stroller.

2. What did the mother do as she considered the man's request to trade the umbrella for money?
(a) Leaned against the building.
(b) Twirled a lock of hair.
(c) Chewed her lower lip.
(d) Pulled her daughter closer to her.

3. How often did the mother think the old man went to the same pub?
(a) Once.
(b) 4 times.
(c) Twice.
(d) 3 times.

4. Why did the narrator's mother want to get a taxi?
(a) It was snowing.
(b) She had twisted her ankle.
(c) She was tired.
(d) It was raining.

5. Where did the old man go after drinking his beverage?
(a) To get his coat and hat.
(b) To have another drink.
(c) To watch a football game.
(d) To watch a pool game.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the old man do when the mother gave him the money?

2. What did the man do when he spoke to the narrator's mother?

3. How did the man move after leaving the mother and daughter?

4. What did the mother tell her daughter to do when summing someone up?

5. Where did the mother and daughter go as they followed the man?

(see the answer key)

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