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- 1. Multiple Choice
What happened to the father's business?
A fire burned it down
He had no more money to run it; bankrupt
People do not use the ointment that was manufactured there
The factory was overcome with flies
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the one thing the father found in the factor?
A tea cup
Shoes
Forman's supplies
A doll
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the serious "life advice" the father tells the son?
You can lead a horse to water, but can't make it drink.
It is easier to attract flies with honey
Early to bed, early to rise, fish all day, make up lies
If he were not an optimist, he would not be here right now
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the son's profession?
A firefighter
A lawyer
A lecturer
A cop
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does the father keep criticizing the son about?
His clothing
His hair
His family
His car
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the father's biggest mistake/trouble?
Money
Flies
Politics
Business Men
- 7. Multiple Choice
How is the end of the story ironic?
The father secretly had money all along
The father still wanted money very much
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who is Perkins?
A butler
A grounds-keeper
A chauffeur
A best friend
- 9. Multiple Choice
"I'll keep her steady," said he, "if you care to jump and chance it." What is being talked about in this quote?
A boat
A woman
A car
A horse
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who was standing above the narrator after the crash?
Perkins
His wife
His college friend
His children
- 11. Multiple Choice
How does the story end?
The narrator is dead
The narrator never wants to drive a car again
Perkins dies in the accident
They both laugh off the little adventure
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