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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 & 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Goodenow threaten to kill himself over the summer?
(a) Because his mother refused to write to him.
(b) Because he was not allowed to call home.
(c) Because he felt it was the only way to get attention.
(d) Because he was chosen last for the dodgeball tournament.

2. What did Lally One do in retaliation for Cotton's scolding?
(a) He stabbed Cotton in the leg.
(b) He killed his brother's pets.
(c) He tore up the boys' family photographs.
(d) He went on a hunger strike for three days.

3. What causes a lump to form in Cotton's throat as they are driving through the wilderness at nighttime?
(a) Accidentally running over a jackrabbit.
(b) Thinking about his parents back home.
(c) Witnessing the beauty of the stars.
(d) Seeing the boys huddled together for warmth.

4. What do the Bedwetters drink with dinner during their quest away from camp?
(a) Cheap whiskey.
(b) Beer.
(c) Orange juice.
(d) Milk.

5. What was the point of the buffalo hunt?
(a) To cull the number of buffalo in a particular herd.
(b) To slaughter food for the villagers.
(c) There was no point.
(d) To raise money for the ranch.

Short Answer Questions

1. At camp, how are the campers summoned to the mess hall?

2. What religion does Shecker observe?

3. What city does Cotton suggest they hitchhike back to to steal another car?

4. When asked who is in favor of abandoning the plan, who is the only one to raise their hand?

5. When the Bedwetters are approached by two bullies who ask why the boys are awake so late, what does Shecker say?

(see the answer key)

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