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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The construction survey stakes were dug up again in Chapter Four – how many times has this happened now?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Twice.
(d) Three.

2. What was the barefoot boy’s nickname?
(a) Mullet Fingers.
(b) Butter Fingers.
(c) Barefoot bandit.
(d) Barefoot Bruno.

3. Where did the garage chief hide Officer Delinko’s police car keys?
(a) In the gas cap.
(b) In a nearby tree.
(c) In the ignition.
(d) Behind the right rear tire.

4. How did Officer Delinko feel about his job in Chapter Four?
(a) He loved it.
(b) He loathed it.
(c) He was bored with it.
(d) He felt indifferent.

5. What sport did Beatrice’s dad used to play professionally?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Golf.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Basketball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who forewarned Roy that Dana wanted to beat him up after seventh period?

2. What was the name of Roy’s history teacher?

3. What color was the bike that Officer Delinko picked up?

4. Why did Officer Delinko want to start coming in to his shifts earlier?

5. How long was Roy banned from riding the bus?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some examples of cliffhangers in this chapter, and why might the author employ them?

2. How did Curly’s night at the trailer go?

3. What story does Garrett tell Roy about the girl from the cafeteria, Beatrice Leep?

4. What happens in the first interaction between the barefoot boy and Roy?

5. How does the weather in Chapter Six add to the story?

6. What is the relationship between Roy and Dana Matherson, as revealed in the bus ride in Chapter One?

7. What situation in Montana did the snakes remind Roy of?

8. Why did Officer Delinko offer to personally pay the bill for his patrol car?

9. What is revealed about Beatrice’s home life in Chapter Ten, and how might this change the readers’ perception of her?

10. How does humor used with the introduction of Kimberly Lou Dixon to readers?

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