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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section III, 145 - 168.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the sleeping woman throw at Ballard?
(a) A stick
(b) Her shoe
(c) An apple
(d) A rock

2. How are the two dead people in the car positioned when Ballard discovers them?
(a) The woman is straddling the man
(b) The man lies on top of the woman
(c) They lie in a spooning position in the back
(d) The are seated next to each other in the front seats

3. According to Ballard, what are the causes of all trouble in life?
(a) Women and money
(b) Whiskey and women
(c) Money and whiskey
(d) Money and feuds

4. The blacksmith warns that if the axe metal turns a certain color, the axe is ruined. What color does he say?
(a) Black
(b) Red
(c) White
(d) Yellow

5. Where does Ballard look at wanted posters?
(a) The park bulletin board
(b) The library
(c) The city jail
(d) The post office

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lester burn in the hearth to start a fire?

2. What is the Dumpkeeper's name?

3. Where does Ballard have sex with the newly killed girl?

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

5. What does Ballard eat on his journey over the mountain?

(see the answer key)

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