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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Part 1 (pages 71-90).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disorder causes George to shake as he is shaved?
(a) Parkinson's disease.
(b) Muscular dystrophy.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Cerebral palsy.

2. What color is Kathleen's hair described as in Chapter 2?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Dark brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Auburn.

3. What game do Howard and George play on the porch when George is a child in Chapter 2?
(a) Checkers.
(b) Poker.
(c) Chess.
(d) Cribbage.

4. Who agrees to shave George in Chapter 1?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Sam.
(c) Marjorie.
(d) Claire.

5. How often does the narrator say Kathleen washes her hair in the winter in Chapter 2?
(a) Twice a month.
(b) Once every two months.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once a week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marjorie live?

2. What does George's collapsing house symbolize in the novel?

3. What was Kathleen's maiden name?

4. What type of vehicle does Howard drive for a living seventy years before George's death?

5. What word used in Chapter 2 refers to a device for creating applause in theaters?

(see the answer key)

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