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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 118 - 170).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the registrar take particular pride in himself for?
(a) His fitness.
(b) His grooming.
(c) His beautiful handwriting.
(d) His mastery of languages.

2. Where is the quote above Albert Holding's door in the funeral parlor from?
(a) The Wars.
(b) The Duchess of Malfi.
(c) The Prince.
(d) The Bible.

3. What does Big Red McCall forget about Joss's death?
(a) When Joss died.
(b) What Joss's funeral was like.
(c) What Joss died from.
(d) Whether or not he wrote Millie a condolence card.

4. How would Colman know that Joss was angry with him?
(a) He would shout.
(b) He would go cold and quiet.
(c) He would hit Colman.
(d) He would leave and not come back for days.

5. What is the source of the biggest fight Joss and Millie ever had in their marriage?
(a) When Millie is upset they can not have children of their own.
(b) When Millie asks Joss to start living openly as a woman.
(c) When Millie asks Joss to take her on the road with him when he performs.
(d) When Millie asks Joss to give up the trumpet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sophie want from Colman that she says will help her write the book on page 140?

2. What musician does Kay quote before the first chapter of the novel?

3. What shocks and dismays Millie the most about the letters she receives from Sophie Stones?

4. What movie does Millie recall on page 1 that she can relate to her feelings after Joss's death?

5. What does Joss think would have become of him much earlier in life if not for his trumpet?

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