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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I, 25- 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lester Ballard's only food for dinner on his first night in his new house?
(a) Potatoes
(b) A chocolate bar
(c) Squirrel
(d) Carrots

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

3. What animals do the Dumpkeeper and Ballard shoot together?
(a) Rats
(b) Boars
(c) Dogs
(d) Pheasants

4. What is the sleeping woman wearing when Ballard finds her?
(a) Nothing
(b) A sweatsuit
(c) Pajamas
(d) A gown

5. Which of the following is not a name listed as one of the Dumpkeeper's daughters
(a) Cerebella
(b) Hernia Sue
(c) Cornea
(d) Urethra

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the blonde daughter doing when Ballard approaches her?

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

3. What does Lester Ballard bring with him to the auction?

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

5. Why did the young Lester Ballard beat up the Finney boy?

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