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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After their inability to steal the car from the used car lot, who becomes the scapegoat for the Bedwetters' frustration?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Lally Two.
(c) Lally One.
(d) Teft.

2. What motivation do the bullies have for calling the police and informing them about the escaped campers?
(a) The bullies would call the police simply out of spite.
(b) They hope to earn favor with the local law enforcement.
(c) There is a reward for the safe return of the boys.
(d) One of the bully's father is the camp director.

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

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

5. Which of the following boys is considered to be the most stubborn?
(a) Lally One.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Teft.
(d) Goodenow.

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

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

8. What happens when Goodenow slips climbing over the fence?
(a) He knocks himself unconscious.
(b) He vomits.
(c) He shouts in pain.
(d) He breaks his leg.

9. What two letters are etched into the backs of the boys' camp jackets?
(a) BC.
(b) CM.
(c) CC.
(d) MB.

10. In his dream at the opening of the novel, what does Cotton imagine he has transformed into?
(a) A sailboat.
(b) An animal.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A flower.

11. What is the name of the huddle Cotton calls the Bedwetters into when they begin to fight?
(a) Gather.
(b) Cuddle.
(c) Bump.
(d) Circle.

12. What is the name of the Bedwetters' tyrannical camp counselor?
(a) Wheaties.
(b) Flakes.
(c) Fruit Loop.
(d) Cheerio.

13. Where did Cotton first learn about "bumping"?
(a) At football practice.
(b) At church.
(c) At school.
(d) From a movie.

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

15. How did Goodenow threaten to kill himself?
(a) He threatened to hang himself.
(b) He threatened to drown himself.
(c) He threatened to swallow a bottle of pills.
(d) He threatened to shoot himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What unnecessary item does Lally Two pack for his quest?

3. Which family member is Goodenow most close to?

4. Why does Shecker want to abandon the plan and return to camp?

5. If Lally Two had the choice, where would he sleep at night?

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