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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does the narrator have?
(a) Two.
(b) One daughter.
(c) None.
(d) One son.

2. Who advises J.P.'s wife to leave him?
(a) Her father and brother.
(b) Her best friend.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her boss.

3. What phrase does J.P. use to describe his wife physical appearance when they met?
(a) "A knockout."
(b) "Kind of pretty."
(c) "A looker."
(d) "All-right-looking."

4. What is Tiny's profession?
(a) Truck driver.
(b) Electrician.
(c) Chimney sweep.
(d) Carpenter.

5. Why does the proprietor suggest the narrator stay longer at the facility this time?
(a) The narrator needs a rest.
(b) The holidays are hard.
(c) The narrator looks bad.
(d) The facility needs money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state is the girlfriend in when they arrive at the facility?

2. At the beginning of the story, what physical symptom is the narrator having that concerns him?

3. How do the other patients respond when Tiny tells his story at breakfast?

4. What color is J.P.'s wife wearing when they meet?

5. What is the first thing J.P. and his wife do when she arrives at the facility?

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