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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What knowledge does Francis say he and Rudy share?
(a) The chivalry of drink.
(b) The etiquette of bums.
(c) The rights of homeless men.
(d) The manners of wanderers.

2. What was Francis Phelan’s batting average in 1916?
(a) .314.
(b) .405.
(c) .387.
(d) .256.

3. How does Francis characterize himself and Rudy?
(a) Ghosts.
(b) Fools.
(c) Lost.
(d) Holy.

4. What does Francis get for Sandra?
(a) Wine.
(b) A place to sleep.
(c) Soup.
(d) A coat.

5. How familiar does Francis say trolleys are to him?
(a) He never rides them.
(b) He used to know them well, but has forgotten.
(c) He himself built the trolley he and Rudy ride.
(d) They are as familiar as his father’s face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Francis’ mother announce at Thanksgiving dinner after Francis was married?

2. What image does Katrina’s poet have of her?

3. How does the narrator characterize the effect of Francis handling things from his previous life?

4. What does Rudy say his religion is?

5. Who is remembered on All Saints Day?

(see the answer key)

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