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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Just Before the War with the Eskimos.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Seymour returns to the room, what does he take out of the suitcase?
(a) A poetry book.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A towel.
(d) A dry bathing suit.

2. Why does Ramona sleep on the edge of the bed?
(a) She can see out of the window better when she's close to the edge.
(b) She doesn't, she sleeps in the middle of the bed.
(c) She wants to give Jimmy Jimmereano room to sleep.
(d) She likes to be ready to get out of bed quickly.

3. Who is Seymour Glass?
(a) Muriel's father.
(b) Muriel's brother.
(c) Muriel's husband.
(d) Muriel's uncle.

4. The poetry book that Seymour gives as a gift is written in what language?
(a) Italian.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) English.

5. Who is Muriel Glass speaking with on the telephone at the beginning of the story, A Perfect Day for Bananafish?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her mother.
(d) The hotel operator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Muriel's telephone caller ask so many questions about Seymour's behavior?

2. Who is going to fight the Eskimos?

3. What size shoe does Ginnie wear?

4. How long does Ginnie keep an Easter chick after it dies?

5. How does Walt die?

(see the answer key)

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