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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7, 8, and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of month does the author say October is for boys?
(a) A lucky month
(b) A fun month
(c) A scary month
(d) A rare month

2. What does Mr. Halloway think that Jim will always see coming?
(a) The chances
(b) The blows
(c) The jobs
(d) The women

3. What is the name of Jim and Will's town?
(a) Green Town
(b) White Town
(c) Red Town
(d) Dark Town

4. Where do the two boys go after supper?
(a) The pool hall
(b) The library
(c) The playground
(d) The golf course

5. What state is Green Town in?
(a) Illinois
(b) New York
(c) Kentucky
(d) Mississippi

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Chapter 3 focus on?

2. What does Mr. Crosetti say he can smell?

3. What does Jim tell Will he wants to see?

4. What month does the novel begin in?

5. What is William's surname?

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