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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 does Lester Ballard bring with him to the auction?
(a) His hunting knife
(b) His dog
(c) His rifle
(d) His deed

2. What color underwear does the Dumpkeeper's blonde daughter wear on Saturdays?
(a) Gray
(b) Black
(c) Pink
(d) Blue

3. Which of the following is not among the refuse of the dump?
(a) Bicycle parts
(b) Rotted fishing boats
(c) Truck parts
(d) Old water heaters

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

5. What does Gresham sing when they bury his wife?
(a) Camptown Ladies
(b) The Chickenshit Blues
(c) Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!
(d) Gaily the Trombadour

Short Answer Questions

1. What free gifts are being handed out at the auction?

2. Who purchases the auctioned land?

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

4. How many rooms is Lester Ballard's new house?

5. What is Lester Ballard's only food for dinner on his first night in his new house?

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