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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 dry, tasteless food does Ballard cook over an open flame in his shack in Chapter 21(pp. 66-67)?
(a) Wild mushrooms
(b) Potatoes
(c) Green beans
(d) Connbread

2. What does the anonymous driver by Lester's house toss out of his car window?
(a) A beer can
(b) A condom wrapper
(c) A fast food bag
(d) A cigarette

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

4. How much does the blacksmith charge to sharpen and repair Ballard's axe?
(a) One dollar
(b) Seven dollars
(c) Two dollars
(d) Four dollars

5. What animal does Ballard try to shoot while kneeling by the creek?
(a) A bird
(b) A cow
(c) A racoon
(d) A fish

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 9 (p. 25), what does Ballard fail to shoot in the woods?

2. What warning is the speaker given by the animal's owner before beginning the boxing match?

3. What heavy object does Lester lug up to his new house on the first day?

4. What animal are the hounds chasing in Chapter 22 (pp. 68-69)?

5. Where does the auctioneer give his pitch?

(see the answer key)

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