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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Part 2 (pages 36-70).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of The Reasonable Horologist that is quoted in Chapter 1?
(a) Rafe Sanders.
(b) Dr. Dan Cooper.
(c) Tom Budden.
(d) Rev. Kenner Davenport.

2. Where has George's hospital bed been placed in the beginning of the novel?
(a) In Charlie's bedroom.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In the living room.
(d) In George's bedroom.

3. What is Howard's middle name?
(a) James.
(b) Paul.
(c) William.
(d) Aaron.

4. What is the name of the nineteen-year-old who has Howard cut his hair in Chapter 1?
(a) Jasper.
(b) Melish.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Jack.

5. What kind of liquor does Howard keep a few bottles of in his secret drawer as a tradesman?
(a) Gin.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Rum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ailment does Howard suffer from?

2. What are the names of George's two daughters?

3. How many hours before he dies does George ask for a shave?

4. Why is Howard paid to shoot a dog, according to the narrator in Chapter 1?

5. What novel does Howard discover on his porch after pulling the hermit's tooth in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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