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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way does the photographer reply to Pinkie's request for the prints of Spicer in Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) He walks away.
(b) He asks why.
(c) He refuses.
(d) He offers to sell the prints.

2. What does Pinkie tell Rose before leaving the restaurant in Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) He will be back.
(b) It is a nice day.
(c) He does not think he will be back.
(d) It was nice talking with her.

3. How does Ida wake up at the beginning of Part 3, Chapter 1?
(a) Energized.
(b) Hungover.
(c) Alert.
(d) Tired.

4. How is Hale supposed to react when he is recognized during the scavenger hunt contest?
(a) He gives the person a free copy of the newspaper.
(b) He gives the person a prize.
(c) He gives the person a free subscription to the paper.
(d) He runs away.

5. What does Hale lend Ida money for at the end of Part 1, Chapter 1, before he disappears?
(a) A shower.
(b) A haircut.
(c) A coat.
(d) A hat.

6. What is Spicer doing when Pinkie gets to the boarding house in Part 3, Chapter 4?
(a) Pacing.
(b) Waiting.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Reading.

7. What is the woman at the pub doing when Hale arrives in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Waiting tables.
(b) Singing.
(c) Telling jokes.
(d) Sitting by herself.

8. What is Pinkie doing after being released from police custody in Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) Ranting.
(b) Fuming.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Running.

9. To make a point about what happens to people that interfere with the mob, what does Pinkie have in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) A box of matches.
(b) A list of names.
(c) A bottle of vitriol.
(d) A lighter.

10. What does Ida recall about the previous night in Part 3, Chapter 1?
(a) A lot.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Very little.
(d) Everything.

11. How does Rose describe Ida's lifestyle to Pinkie?
(a) Not free enough.
(b) Too freely.
(c) Not cautious enough.
(d) Too cautious.

12. How many tables are left when Pinkie is at the restaurant in Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

13. What condition are Ida and Phil in when they arrive at the police station?
(a) More than a little tipsy.
(b) Not drunk.
(c) A little tipsy.
(d) Drunk.

14. Besides drinking, what does Hale do during the day to keep his nerves steady while at Brighton?
(a) Avoids people.
(b) Refuses to answer questions.
(c) Asks a lot of questions.
(d) Stays in crowds.

15. How much does Pinkie pay Mr. Prewitt?
(a) A large fee.
(b) A moderate fee.
(c) A small fee.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following best describes the ordering process of Rose and Pinkie at the restaurant in Part 2, Chapter 1?

2. As indicated in the beginning of the book, how long after arriving at Brighton did Hale know he was in danger?

3. What does the manageress tell Pinkie and Rose in Part 4, Chapter 1?

4. What does Hale do when the boy at the pub calls his name?

5. According to the rules of the scavenger hunt, where does Hale travel until he is recognized by a reader?

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