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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe the girl's looks?
(a) She was alright.
(b) She was ugly as sin.
(c) She was arrestingly beautiful.
(d) She was attractive, but too skinny.

2. What reason does the main character give for quitting?
(a) "I need more money."
(b) "I'm too old."
(c) "I'm going to college."
(d) "I work too hard."

3. Where does the main character's father's grocery store rank?
(a) Second.
(b) First.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Third.

4. What is the name of the best grocery store?
(a) The Rim.
(b) The Wheel.
(c) The Hub.
(d) The Tire.

5. What did Dexter's winter dreams cause him to pass up?
(a) A chance to travel abroad.
(b) Attending a prestigious university.
(c) Business courses at the state university.
(d) A chance to buy the golf course.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had the main character promised Mr. Jones he would do?

2. What simile is made to describe the wind?

3. When the corners of Judy's mouth turned down, it was less a smile than an invitation to what?

4. What does Judy say is causing her mood after dinner?

5. Who had Dexter expected would announce dinner at Judy's house?

(see the answer key)

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