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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Laughing Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What needs $400 to be repaired?
(a) The backyard.
(b) The apartment.
(c) The car.
(d) The house.

3. How often does the Comanche Club meet?
(a) Every day.
(b) Every day except Sundays.
(c) Every Friday.
(d) Every weekend.

4. How does Ginnie describe Selena's brother?
(a) Intelligent.
(b) Funny.
(c) Goofy.
(d) Handsome.

5. Why does Muriel's telephone caller ask so many questions about Seymour's behavior?
(a) Seymour likes to get in trouble with the law.
(b) Seymour is acting "oddly" lately.
(c) Seymour is practicing a funny piano routine.
(d) Seymour is physically sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator see floating in the wind when he gets off the Chief's vehicle to walk home?

2. Why does Ramona sleep on the edge of the bed?

3. Where does the main character of the story, The Laughing Man, get lost?

4. How does Ginnie describe Selena's living room?

5. What is Muriel doing when Seymour returns from the beach?

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