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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Death (A Play).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the title of this collection of stories come from?
(a) A quote by Emily Dickinson.
(b) An old Charles Dickens novel.
(c) A thought in Woody's head.
(d) Lyrics of a Beatles song.

2. What year does Dr. Twelge claim was a popular year for spirits to leave their bodies and go to India?
(a) 1998.
(b) 1910.
(c) 1902.
(d) 1915.

3. How much money is Flossie blackmailing Word for?
(a) $100.
(b) $100,000.
(c) $10,000.
(d) $1,000,000.

4. What is Kaiser's role in this story?
(a) He is just a guy off the street.
(b) He is a private detective hired to help Word with a blackmailer.
(c) He is a man seeking revenge on Flossie.
(d) He is a Word's older half-brother.

5. According to the narrator what have Jorgen Lovborg's plays brought about?
(a) A safer means of weighing herring.
(b) The true depiction of comedy.
(c) A good example of a strong male character.
(d) A sense of hope for all Scandinavian playwrights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does God suggest the merchant put on his t-shirts?

2. How does Woody feel about the fact that he hates his father?

3. What does Mr. Dubbs's brother warn his still-living siblings about?

4. What weapon does the killer use to murder Kleinman?

5. What secret does Kaiser find out about Flossie?

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