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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who warns Pete, "Don't be fresh now"?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Jimmie.
(c) The waiter.
(d) Mudder.

2. How does Maggie feel when Pete and Nellie leave?
(a) Relieved and relaxed.
(b) Anxious and worried.
(c) Dazed and astounded.
(d) Angry and hurt.

3. To whom does Mother proclaim her grief, saying, "May Gawd forgive dat girl"?
(a) Jimmie.
(b) The old woman.
(c) The priest.
(d) The neighbors.

4. What is the first object thrown in the saloon fight?
(a) A lemon.
(b) A chair.
(c) A beer glass.
(d) A tin pail.

5. What is Mudder often doing at home in Chapter 8?
(a) Cleaning and cooking.
(b) Helping neighbors.
(c) Drinking and raving.
(d) Sleeping off a hangover.

Short Answer Questions

1. In an attempt to impress Pete, what does Maggie fix up and hang over the stove?

2. In Chapter 4, for what is the preacher's audience waiting?

3. Who says, "Is yer fader beatin' yer mudder, or yer mudder beatin' yer fader"?

4. When Jimmie grabs Mudder to take her home, what is her response?

5. Why does Pete become more eloquent and elaborate in descriptions of his bravery and fighting skill?

(see the answer key)

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