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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 the narrator use for casually talking with someone?
(a) "Shooting the breeze."
(b) "Shooting the bull."
(c) "Chewing the fat."
(d) "Batting the breeze."

2. What physical thing happens to J.P. in the well?
(a) He scraped his hands.
(b) He vomited.
(c) He wet his pants.
(d) He broke his wrist.

3. Why does the narrator say he needs to talk to his wife?
(a) He wants to tell her he still loves her.
(b) He has things at her house that he needs to get.
(c) They need to talk about money.
(d) He wants to find out how she is.

4. How are meals announced at the facility?
(a) P.A. system.
(b) Bullhorn.
(c) Farm bell.
(d) An attendant tells patients personally.

5. On what charge is J.P. arrested?
(a) Drunk driving.
(b) Speeding.
(c) Leaving the scene of an accident.
(d) Driving without his license.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does J.P. introduce the narrator to his wife?

2. What is J.P.'s wife's name?

3. What word does the narrator use for a drink?

4. As he tells his stories, why can J.P. not use his hands?

5. On one occasion, how does J.P. physically injure his wife?

(see the answer key)

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