A Death in the Family: Analysis of Major Characters Quiz: Quick Quiz

1 of 5
Who's point of view is most of the novel told from?

Mary's
Rufus's
Jay's
Father Jackson's

2 of 5
Throughout the novel, Rufus questions his mother's ___.

Commitment to her children
Love of Ray
Ability to survive
Faith in God

3 of 5
What is Rufus unable to perceive in others because he lacks it in himself?

Courtesy
Malice
Fear
Pride

4 of 5
What kind of marriage do Mary and Jay seem to have at the beginning of the novel?

A happy one
A tolerant one
A failing one
A convenient one

5 of 5
Who is the only family member who can sympathize with Mary's religious tendencies?

Jay
Aunt Kate
Aunt Hannah
Rufus

A Death in the Family

Analysis of Major Characters Quiz

1 of 5
Who's point of view is most of the novel told from?

2 of 5
Throughout the novel, Rufus questions his mother's ___.

3 of 5
What is Rufus unable to perceive in others because he lacks it in himself?

4 of 5
What kind of marriage do Mary and Jay seem to have at the beginning of the novel?

5 of 5
Who is the only family member who can sympathize with Mary's religious tendencies?

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1 of 5 Who's point of view is most of the novel told from?

2 of 5 Throughout the novel, Rufus questions his mother's ___.

3 of 5 What is Rufus unable to perceive in others because he lacks it in himself?

4 of 5 What kind of marriage do Mary and Jay seem to have at the beginning of the novel?

5 of 5 Who is the only family member who can sympathize with Mary's religious tendencies?

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Character List CHARACTERS

Important Quotations Explained MAIN IDEAS

Themes MAIN IDEAS

Review Quiz FURTHER STUDY

Take a Study Break

Answer These 7 Questions and We'll Tell You How You'll Do on Your AP Exams

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QUIZ: Are You a Hero, a Villain, or an Anti-Hero?

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60 YA Movie Adaptations, Ranked

Pick 10 Books and We'll Guess Whether You're an Introvert or an Extrovert

1 of 5
Who's point of view is most of the novel told from?

2 of 5
Throughout the novel, Rufus questions his mother's ___.

3 of 5
What is Rufus unable to perceive in others because he lacks it in himself?

4 of 5
What kind of marriage do Mary and Jay seem to have at the beginning of the novel?

5 of 5
Who is the only family member who can sympathize with Mary's religious tendencies?