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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Partridge Festival.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time does the babysitter pick up the boy in “The River”?
(a) At noon.
(b) Five o’clock in the morning.
(c) Six o’clock in the evening.
(d) Six o’clock in the morning.

2. From what age has Mr. Head reared his grandson?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) One.
(d) Fifteen.

3. Who is Calhoun trying to vindicate?
(a) Nobody.
(b) His mother.
(c) Singleton.
(d) Calhoun’s great grandfather.

4. In the beginning of “The Barbar”, what is Rayber reminiscing about?
(a) The church sermon.
(b) His last shave at the barber.
(c) His last meal.
(d) A long walk he had with his wife.

5. Why is Julian embarrassed by his mother?
(a) She falls and her teeth splay out of her mouth.
(b) She gets drunk at dinner and is insulting to everyone.
(c) She is patronizing and prejudice against the African Americans on the bus.
(d) She insists on holding his hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children do Mr. and Mrs. Greenleaf have?

2. What major political movement is coming up in “The Barber”?

3. Who does Hazel Motes follow down the street?

4. How many children does the babysitter have in “The River”?

5. Who does Mr. Head live with?

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