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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I , 44 - 60.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days is Ballard kept in jail?
(a) Seven
(b) Three
(c) Five
(d) Nine

2. What noise keeps Lester Ballard awake at night?
(a) Howling dogs
(b) Chirping crickets
(c) Passing cars
(d) Shouting of teenagers in the woods

3. What does Ballard offer to trade Fred Kirby for a jar of whiskey?
(a) A pocketknife
(b) A string of rabbits
(c) A lady's dress
(d) His rifle

4. What does the speaker in Chapter 19 (pp. 57-60) box at a carnival?
(a) A kangaroo
(b) A burro
(c) A bear
(d) A gorilla

5. What is the blonde daughter doing when Ballard approaches her?
(a) Hanging up wash
(b) Getting drunk
(c) Bathing
(d) Cooking lunch

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not among the refuse of the dump?

2. Why can't Fred Kirby find his jar of whiskey?

3. What is the name of the church that Lester goes to in Chapter 10 (pp. 31-32)?

4. Under what animal does the Thantham boy build a fire?

5. Where does Ballard figure John goes after leaving jail?

(see the answer key)

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