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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Story of a Dead Man".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is true about the narrator's father?
(a) He spoils the narrator.
(b) He is abusive and violent.
(c) He loves dancing and Northern pretentious.
(d) He throws tantrums.

2. What comment does Mrs. Boswell make about the narrator?
(a) That he can change his role.
(b) That his outfit matches Gweneth's.
(c) That he is the most handsome of the boys.
(d) That he is learning the rhythm of the thing.

3. Why does the narrator's father refuse to write him another note?
(a) He does not want him singing.
(b) He thinks it will help him get over Gweneth.
(c) He spent a lot of money on his outfit.
(d) He is tired of the boy changing his mind.

4. What is it rumored that Billy lost fighting a redneck near Limehouse, SC?
(a) His left ear.
(b) His left eye.
(c) His big toe.
(d) His right pinky finger.

5. Who is the narrator in this story?
(a) Mrs. Boswell.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Gloria's husband.
(d) Gweneth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Boswell tell Leon he cannot go out to dance?

2. What is the only thing Billy wants from William when he visits him at the farm?

3. To whom is Chelseia engaged?

4. What colors does Gweneth wear?

5. Why does the narrator want to go back to square dancing?

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