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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 was the nameless boy in Chapter 19 (pp. 57-60) putting in pigeons to make it appear that he was shooting them?
(a) Baking soda
(b) Helium
(c) Firecrackers
(d) Rice

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

3. Where does Ballard go the morning after his shack burns?
(a) Into the town
(b) Up the mountain
(c) Down the highway, hitchiking
(d) To his old property

4. Which of the following is not listed among the disabled child's playthings?
(a) Rats
(b) Spiders
(c) Cockroaches
(d) Food tins

5. What food does Ballard buy in the general store on the other side of the mountain?
(a) A cake
(b) Trail mix
(c) Potato chips
(d) Beek jerky

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Ballard not lose while crossing the creek?

2. According to the grocer, how long will it take Ballard to pay off his debt at the present rate?

3. Where does Ballard's friend's daughter go when she leaves the house?

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

5. Where is Ralph when Ballard shows up at his house?

(see the answer key)

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