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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following positive traits does Opal show in this novel so far?
(a) Obedience to authority figures.
(b) Standing up for those who can't.
(c) A deep compassion for people.
(d) Surprising people.

2. What does Opal think the dog will do for her father?
(a) He will be a good influence on her father.
(b) He will make his job easier.
(c) He will help him in his job.
(d) He will help keep him in the trailer.

3. What does Opal hear when she walks into the grocery store?
(a) Women screaming looking for their lost dog.
(b) The manager calling for help.
(c) The manager yelling about a dog.
(d) A dog barking wildly.

4. What did the Preacher tell Opal that he couldn't give Opal's mother when they were running?
(a) A pair of sneakers.
(b) A head start.
(c) A wooded path.
(d) A clear line.

5. Which of the following seems to be true about Opal's relationship with her father?
(a) She does not trust him.
(b) She does not like him.
(c) She seems afraid of him.
(d) She can manipulate him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an accurate description of the dog Opal sees?

2. How does Opal describe the Preacher to the dog?

3. What did Opal forget to do?

4. What did the dog do when it saw Opal?

5. What does Opal want to do with all of the things her father told her?

(see the answer key)

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