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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Long Farewell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to David's mother, who is the man of the house?
(a) Russell.
(b) Ronald.
(c) Stan.
(d) Kevin.

2. Upon returning to his base after the funeral, what illness does David come down with?
(a) Pertussis.
(b) Mononucleosis.
(c) RSV.
(d) Sinusitis.

3. What does David do with the money he earns speaking about child abuse?
(a) Refuses it.
(b) Uses it to send to his mother.
(c) Sends it to his grandmother.
(d) Sends it to Patsy for their son.

4. Why is there no casket at the funeral of David's father?
(a) His body was misplaced at the morgue.
(b) His mother refused to buy a casket.
(c) The hospital refused to release the body.
(d) He was cremated.

5. Why is David's grandmother upset with Russell?
(a) He joins the Marines.
(b) He doesn't call her.
(c) He yells at his mother.
(d) He borrows a metal chest and returns it damaged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport does David's son enjoy playing?

2. How long is David heavily sedated due to his illness?

3. When does David return from Saudi Arabia?

4. What were the last words Aunt Jane and David's father (right before David enlisted in the Air Force) said when getting off the phone after telling David that "There are no guarantees in life?"

5. According to David, who is the only one who can save his father?

(see the answer key)

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