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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of J.P.'s body gets broken on the job?
(a) Nose.
(b) Thumb.
(c) Arm.
(d) Leg.

2. What does the proprietor smoke?
(a) Pipe.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Cigars.
(d) He doesn't smoke.

3. What health news does the narrator's girlfriend receive on Christmas Eve?
(a) She has a malignant tumor.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She has an abnormal Pap smear.
(d) She has to have surgery.

4. What is the name of the narrator's landlord?
(a) Mr. Pastorini.
(b) Mr. Orsini.
(c) Mr. Contadini.
(d) Mr. Venturini.

5. What word does the narrator constantly use to describe his girlfriend's teenager?
(a) Spoiled.
(b) Mouthy.
(c) Polite.
(d) Pouty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long were the narrator and his wife married?

2. What color is J.P.'s wife wearing when they meet?

3. What object is used to rescue J.P. from the well?

4. What is the physical appearance of J.P.'s wife, according to the narrator?

5. Who is the very first character mentioned in the story?

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