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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of weapon does Teft pack for protection before leaving for the quest?
(a) A slingshot.
(b) A steak knife.
(c) A heavy rock.
(d) A rifle.

2. What part of the bullies' car does Teft damage when he shoots the rifle at it?
(a) He misses the car completely.
(b) The window.
(c) The side mirror.
(d) The wheel.

3. How does Cotton die in his dream?
(a) He has a heart attack.
(b) He dies of old age.
(c) He is shot.
(d) He drowns.

4. Which of the campers is the only boy who can drive?
(a) Teft.
(b) Goodenow.
(c) Lally One.
(d) Cotton.

5. Which of the Bedwetters prompted the rest of the Bedwetters to sneak out of camp to watch "The Pretenders" in the movie theater?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Shecker.
(c) Teft.
(d) Goodenow.

6. How many cabins was Shecker assigned to before he came to stay with the Bedwetters?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

7. Which of the following campers is the leader of his cabin?
(a) Goodenow.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Teft.
(d) Lally One.

8. Why does Lally Two want to abandon the plan and return to camp?
(a) Because he is scared.
(b) Because he is hungry.
(c) Because he feels left out.
(d) Because he is tired.

9. How does Cotton show his anger and frustration with his gang when they complain about wanting to return back to camp?
(a) He shouts and swears.
(b) He marches ahead without them.
(c) He threatens them with physical violence.
(d) He sits in silence.

10. Where do the Bedwetters find the old truck they eventually steal?
(a) On the side of the road.
(b) At a body shop.
(c) At a gas station.
(d) In someone's driveway.

11. Why does Shecker want to abandon the plan and return to camp?
(a) Because he his hungry.
(b) Because he is scared.
(c) Because he feels left out.
(d) Because he is tired.

12. Which of the following is NOT something Teft found in his camp counselor's locker?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Marijuana.
(c) Pornographic magazines.
(d) Alcohol.

13. 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) Seeing the boys huddled together for warmth.
(d) Witnessing the beauty of the stars.

14. How old is Cotton at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Fourteen.

15. What liquid did Goodenow slip in when trying to climb over the fence?
(a) Water.
(b) Urine.
(c) Blood.
(d) Gasoline.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an animal the boys once kept as a pet in camp?

2. Which of the following boys is considered to be the most stubborn?

3. What sin did Lally One commit, causing Cotton to scold him?

4. Which of the following goes wrong when the Bedwetters are attempting to steal a car from the used car lot?

5. Which of Cotton's family members watches him die in his dream?

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