The Lives of the Dead Quiz

What was the only confirmed kill from the air strike?

• A young soldier

• An old man

• A group of villagers

• Several animals

What did Dave Jensen suggest the narrator should do when he touched his shoulder?

• Sit down and relax

• Leave the place immediately

• Introduce himself to the old man

• Ignore the old man

What did Linda wear to school every day that led to her being teased?

• A) A blue jacket

• B) A red cap

• C) A green scarf

• D) A yellow dress

How did the narrator feel about Linda's cap?

• It was stylish and sophisticated

• It was old-fashioned

• It was too small

• It was colorful

What did Nick do as he passed Linda's desk?

• A) He ignored her completely

• B) He knocked her books off her desk

• C) He dropped his pencil and pulled her cap off

• D) He apologized for his behavior

What was the cause of Linda's death according to the narrator?

• An accident

• A brain tumor

• A heart disease

• Old age

What did the narrator do in an attempt to bring Linda back?

• He shouted her name out loud

• He wrote a letter to her

• He concentrated and imagined her walking down Main Street

• He visited her grave

How did the narrator first learn about Linda's death?

• His mother told him at home

• Nick Veenhof told him at school

• He overheard teachers talking

• He read it in a newspaper

What does the narrator imply about the stories told among soldiers?

• They were always truthful

• They were meant to entertain

• They often contained exaggerations or lies

• They were documented for historical accuracy

According to the text, what effect did stories have on the dead?

• They were forgotten

• They were kept alive

• They were dishonored

• They were officially recorded