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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what church had Charlie been brought up?
(a) Pentecostal.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Methodist.
(d) Baptist.

2. How old will Shirley be on her upcoming birthday in Chapter 1, "The Sign"?
(a) 85.
(b) 75.
(c) 82.
(d) 69.

3. In what war had Tommy's brother served?
(a) World War II.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Korean War.

4. The town that is hosting the photography festival in Chapter 3, "Cracked" is about an hour from what major city?
(a) St. Paul.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York City.
(d) Los Angeles.

5. Where is Charlie's home in Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory"?
(a) Amgast.
(b) New York.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Carlisle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say you never get used to "no matter what anyone says about it" in Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory" (114)?

2. What month is it when Chapter 4, "The Hit-Thumb Theory" begins?

3. What does Linda believe always gives a person away regarding how poor or wealthy they were in their youth?

4. What is the name of Angelina Mumford's mother?

5. Where is Yvonne from?

(see the answer key)

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