View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, The Call: Chapters 2-3, Which Treats of the Strange Message the Hero's Father Sent Him; Of a Misunderstanding between Our Hero and His Neighbors.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mingo's job?
(a) Insurance salesman.
(b) Window dresser.
(c) Furniture salesman.
(d) Accountant.

2. Whose slacks get ripped in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) Aura's.
(b) Vera's.
(c) Mingo's.
(d) Raleigh's.

3. In the beginning of the novel, who is predicted to fall to pieces by the end of the month?
(a) Raleigh.
(b) Vera.
(c) Mingo.
(d) Aura.

4. What is Caroline doing when Raleigh arrives in Part 1:Chapter 2?
(a) Mowing her lawn.
(b) Working on a car with a boy.
(c) Washing her car with her sister.
(d) Practicing cheerleading.

5. In what time frame is this book set?
(a) Present day.
(b) Mid 1950s.
(c) Late 1970s to early 1980s.
(d) Late 1960s to early 1970s.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Raleigh when the story begins?

2. In what town does Raleigh live and work?

3. Who does Raleigh call from a pay phone in the hospital in Part 1, Chapter 2?

4. Whose house is for sale in Part 1, Chapter 2?

5. What is Raleigh's job?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 171 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample