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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Sweeney.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What disease did Lynch's father have outbreaks of?
(a) Rheumatoid arthritis.
(b) Multiple sclerosis.
(c) Osteoarthritis.
(d) Malaria.

3. Which Lynch brother was sucker-punched in a bar fight?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Pat.
(d) Dan.

4. Approximately how much do cremated human remains weigh?
(a) Ten to twelve pounds.
(b) Twelve to fifteen pounds.
(c) Four to seven pounds.
(d) Six to ten pounds.

5. What constellation did Lynch refer to when describing peeing outdoors in Michigan?
(a) Pegasus.
(b) Cassiopeia.
(c) Leo.
(d) Orion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poem did Thomas Lynch recite his fall from a fire escape in college?

2. How many siblings did Lynch have?

3. In what month did Roberton's poem appear in the magazine?

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

5. Approximately what percentage of Americans move at any given time?

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