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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long have Francis and Helen known each other?
(a) Six years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Twenty-two years.
(d) Nine years.

2. What does the narrator say the clouds resemble, when Francis is standing in the junkyard doorway?
(a) Flying dirty socks.
(b) Snowmen.
(c) Vicious dogs.
(d) Mists from an alcoholic’s breath.

3. What is Helen humming when she wakes up in the morning and starts to walk?
(a) Lacrymosa.
(b) Requiem.
(c) Te Deum.
(d) Sanctus.

4. What does Francis say he wants from his visit to Annie in Chapter 6?
(a) A fresh start.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Just to see everyone.
(d) Just money and wine.

5. What literary term describes the jump back to an earlier time at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Memory.
(b) Non-linear narrative.
(c) A historical narrative.
(d) Flashback.

Short Answer Questions

1. What quality does the narrator says that Helen’s silk kimono has?

2. Where does Rudy say Sandra came from?

3. How does Francis characterize Helen in bed?

4. What does Francis say was always easier than coming home?

5. How does Rosskam demonstrate his strength?

(see the answer key)

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