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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Maggie sees that Jimmie has been fighting, what does she warn him that Mudder will do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Kick him out of the house.
(c) Pound him.
(d) Call the police.

2. What does Jimmie threaten to do to Maggie if she does not "shut up"?
(a) Kick her shins.
(b) Smack her mouth.
(c) Chase her down the street.
(d) Tell his mother.

3. Who steals the pail from Jimmie as he carries it back to the old woman?
(a) Pete.
(b) Mudder.
(c) Fader.
(d) Blue Billie.

4. As he argues with Fader in the doorway, with what does Jimmie get hit?
(a) A rock.
(b) An empty pail.
(c) A piece of wood.
(d) An empty bottle.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 2, where do Jimmie and his father meet Maggie?
(a) At home.
(b) In the neighbor's apartment.
(c) At the store.
(d) On the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the fight between Mudder and Fader in Chapter 3, what sound accompanies the howls, groans, and shrieks?

2. While Jimmie listens outside the apartment door, what does Mudder threaten to do to Fader?

3. In Chapter 3, what does the old woman send Jimmie to buy for her?

4. Which of the following expressions is used in Chapter 3 to describe the old woman?

5. As he drinks at the bar, to what does Fader liken his home?

(see the answer key)

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