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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 56 - 117).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the registrar think about the use of red biro?
(a) It was necessary.
(b) It was terrible and should never be used on such fine paper.
(c) It was functional but ugly.
(d) It was the best ink to use for corrections on official documents.

2. Why does Millie buy so much meat at one time on page 88?
(a) She is cooking for the funeral guests.
(b) She does not want to have to go out in public very often.
(c) She is having many visitors she needs to cook for.
(d) She is cooking for the homeless shelter.

3. What is the name of the registrar?
(a) Mohammad Nassar Sharif.
(b) Mohammad Morsi.
(c) Omar Sharif.
(d) James Sharif.

4. What does Albert Holding finally tell Colman about his news about Joss Moody, Colman's father?
(a) Albert does not think he can go through with burying Joss.
(b) Colman would have to see for himself.
(c) Albert will have to call the authorities about Joss.
(d) Albert will have to call the press about Joss.

5. What musician does Kay quote before the first chapter of the novel?
(a) Woodie Guthrie.
(b) Louis Armstrong.
(c) George Gershwin.
(d) Michael Buble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What movie does Millie recall on page 1 that she can relate to her feelings after Joss's death?

2. What is the name of the doctor who creates Joss's death certificate?

3. What does Millie notice about Joss every time he comes to pick her up to go out?

4. What is the name of the funeral director who manages Joss's funeral?

5. What was Joss Moody's birth name?

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