A Death in the Family

by: James Agee

Chapters 5–6 Quick Quiz

1 of 5
When Rufus asks his mother if his cat and rabbits are in heaven, what does she say?

2 of 5
Who gets angry at Catherine for saying that God wanting people to come to him is like hide-and-seek?

3 of 5
When Ralph tries to comfort his mother by hugging her, he finds her voice ___.

4 of 5
Why did Ralph slam his head against the side of the house?

5 of 5
Ralph laments that he is not a man, but ___.

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