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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state is Mam from originally?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Mississippi.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Arkansas.

2. Who confused the words "wicker" and "wicked," leading to the patio furniture being called the "Wicked Furniture" on the patio of Little Man's house?
(a) Mam.
(b) Mrs. Worthington.
(c) Rat.
(d) Tom.

3. Little Man says in the beginning of Chapter 1, "I'm typing about the stabbing for a good reason." What is the reason that he gives?
(a) "I'm dead."
(b) "I can't remember it."
(c) "I'm in prison."
(d) "I can't talk."

4. Why does Little Man give Ara T his knife?
(a) So that Ara T will return his briefcase.
(b) So that Ara T will sharpen it.
(c) So that Ara T will fix the broken lever.
(d) So that Ara T will sell it for him.

5. What is the technique called that Little Man's speech therapist has taught him in order to help with his stutter in Chapter 1?
(a) Syllabic Reasoning.
(b) Aspirated Thought.
(c) Gentle Air.
(d) Soft Speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mam say Big Sack's family name is in Chapter 4?

2. By what nickname does Mam call the narrator of the story?

3. Little Man compares saying his name out loud to reciting what, in Chapter 3?

4. Where does Little Man's family live?

5. What happens when Mr. Spiro asks Little Man his name in Chapter 3?

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