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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Mary & Wilbur.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What immigrant group did Lynch say has a fondness for funeral services?
(a) Greek.
(b) Irish.
(c) Polish.
(d) Italian.

2. What was the name of the village Tommy and Nora Lynch lived in?
(a) Moveen.
(b) Bantry.
(c) Drogheda.
(d) Cobh.

3. Besides funeral homes, what business did Lynch say persisted in using the family name in the business name?
(a) Plumbers.
(b) Grocers.
(c) Lawyers.
(d) Electricians.

4. What American author was mentioned in Chapter 2?
(a) Jessica Mitford.
(b) Somerset Waugh.
(c) James Agee.
(d) Joan Didion.

5. In what year was Thomas Lynch's first child born?
(a) 1974.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1976.
(d) 1975.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the surname on the stone that hit Stephanie?

2. What kind of car did the two teachers commit suicide in?

3. When was the Oak Grove Bridge declared unsafe for vehicular traffic?

4. For what Irish patriot was the bridge in the chapter named?

5. What was St. Stephen the patron saint of?

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