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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase does J.P. use to describe his wife physical appearance when they met?
(a) "All-right-looking."
(b) "A looker."
(c) "Kind of pretty."
(d) "A knockout."

2. What causes blackouts, according to "the guy who travels"?
(a) Whisky with water.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Red wine.
(d) Ice in a drink.

3. What does the narrator want to ask Tiny about what happened to him during breakfast?
(a) What the hospital was like.
(b) If he had any signal before it happened.
(c) If he feels better.
(d) If the incident has happened to him before.

4. What is the first thing J.P. and his wife do when she arrives at the facility?
(a) Kiss.
(b) Stare at each other like strangers.
(c) Hug.
(d) Yell at each other.

5. Where do J.P. and his wife go on their first date?
(a) A bar.
(b) The movies.
(c) A baseball game.
(d) A fast-food restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story, what is the chimney a metaphor for?

2. What is the weather when the narrator and his girlfriend drive to the facility?

3. How old is J.P.?

4. After his girlfriend leaves, where does the narrator sit?

5. Who is Frank Martin?

(see the answer key)

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