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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I, 61 - 85.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the church that Lester goes to in Chapter 10 (pp. 31-32)?
(a) Sixmile Church
(b) Sevier Church
(c) Salvation Church
(d) Silverlake Church

2. At the beginning of Chapter 9 (p. 25), what does Ballard fail to shoot in the woods?
(a) A deer
(b) A bird
(c) A squirrel
(d) A rat

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

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

5. Who stares after Lester as he leaves town?
(a) The Sleeping Woman
(b) The Sheriff
(c) The Deputy
(d) Fate

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do the Dumpkeeper and Lester Ballard drink together?

4. What noise keeps Lester Ballard awake at night?

5. What does the "Sevier County pocketknife society" do at their meetings outside the police station?

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