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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hassan's response to what Colin tells him?
(a) That Colin can move in with him.
(b) That it was a lousy job anyway.
(c) That the mouse was already dead.
(d) To snap out of it.

2. What town does Hollis want to research its history?
(a) Gutshot.
(b) Providence.
(c) Brady.
(d) Gaspar.

3. Where does Lindsey take Colin and Hassan on their first day of working?
(a) The barn.
(b) They old balers.
(c) The mechanical room.
(d) Old man Starnes' house.

4. What does Colin do when he goes into his bathroom after talking to his father?
(a) Cries.
(b) Throws up.
(c) Cuts his arm.
(d) Shaves.

5. What does the factory manufacture that is owned by Hollis' family?
(a) Bungee cords.
(b) Tampon strings.
(c) Tarpon nets.
(d) Climbing ropes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the tour guide saying she is training to become?

2. Why does Colin believe he is past the prime of his life?

3. What is Colin Singleton doing at the opening of the novel?

4. Who is Hassan?

5. Why does Hollis recognize Colin?

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