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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what group did the White Caps splinter?
(a) The Panthers
(b) The Teamsters
(c) The Ku Klux Klan
(d) The Libertarians

2. What is the last thing that Ballard carries to his new cave?
(a) His mattress
(b) A corpse
(c) His cookware
(d) His clothing

3. What does Ballard mix with the squirrels to make a stew?
(a) Carrots
(b) Turnips
(c) Lard
(d) Potatoes

4. Which of the following does Ballard not lose while crossing the creek?
(a) His rifle
(b) His teddy bears
(c) His victim's clothes
(d) His stuffed tiger

5. What does Ballard leave on his mattress?
(a) His stuffed animals
(b) His rifle
(c) His cookware
(d) Ralph's daughter's body

6. What is Ballard approaching a the beginning of Chapter 43 (pp. 149-153)?
(a) The police station
(b) Greer's house
(c) His cave
(d) A pickup truck

7. What does Ballard initially forget when he leaves the car?
(a) His money
(b) His rifle
(c) His squirrels
(d) His jacket

8. How much money does Ballard owe the grocer?
(a) 22.90
(b) 34.19
(c) 58.17
(d) 14.55

9. Which of the following is not something that Ballard takes with him from the car?
(a) Money
(b) A pistol
(c) The girl's body
(d) A bottle of whiskey

10. What natural disaster besets the area in this section?
(a) A tornado
(b) A wild fire
(c) A flood
(d) An earthquake

11. What is the only thing different about the car when Ballard returns to later in the day?
(a) It is empty
(b) The radio is turned back on
(c) It is gone
(d) The motor has stopped running

12. Where does Ballard go the morning after his shack burns?
(a) Down the highway, hitchiking
(b) To his old property
(c) Up the mountain
(d) Into the town

13. What flourishes are on the panties that Ballard buys?
(a) Polka dots
(b) Paisley patterns
(c) Bows
(d) Lace frills

14. According to the grocer, how long will it take Ballard to pay off his debt at the present rate?
(a) 94 years
(b) 131 years
(c) 105 years
(d) 178 years

15. What strikes Ballard as he crosses the rushing creek?
(a) A dead boar
(b) A log
(c) A piece of a tractor
(d) A rock

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not something that Ballard does to the woman's body the night after his shopping excursion?

2. What animal is living in a car outside the Dumpkeeper's house?

3. Which of the following is not among the items that Ballard purchases at the grocer's?

4. Where does Ballard toss his rifle when the Sheriff stops him on the road?

5. When does Ballard deposit the dead man when he moves him away from the girl?

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