3. Which of the following is not one of the terms townspeople assign to Ballard at the end of this section?
(a) Mad
(b) Bitter
(c) Alcoholic
(d) Lean

4. What is the name of Bill Parsons' sick old bird dog?
(a) Spot
(b) Betsy
(c) Suzie
(d) Jumper

5. What kind of return does the auctioneer promise on the investment of Ballard's property?
(a) At least ten percent
(b) At least sixteen percent
(c) At least twenty percent
(d) At least three percent

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

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

8. Where does Ballard look at wanted posters?
(a) The post office
(b) The park bulletin board
(c) The library
(d) The city jail

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

10. What target does Ballard shoot at the fair's shooting gallery?
(a) A bullseye
(b) A silhouette cutout
(c) A card
(d) A bowling pin

11. What does Ballard offer to trade Fred Kirby for a jar of whiskey?
(a) His rifle
(b) A lady's dress
(c) A pocketknife
(d) A string of rabbits

12. What does the child do to Ballard's gift?
(a) Sets it free
(b) Chews its legs off
(c) Snaps its neck
(d) Smashes it

13. On what structure is the flapping door that Ballard hears on the highway?
(a) A hen-house
(b) A tool shed
(c) A mac truck
(d) A water tower

14. Of what does the sleeping woman smell?
(a) Perfume
(b) Blood
(c) Whiskey
(d) Feces

15. What free gifts are being handed out at the auction?
(a) Silver dollars
(b) Arrow heads
(c) Ball caps
(d) Toy cars