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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Lester Ballard's father die?
(a) He died fighting in the war
(b) He died of cancer
(c) He died in a car crash
(d) He hanged himself

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

4. Under what animal does the Thantham boy build a fire?
(a) An ox
(b) A mule
(c) A horse
(d) A steer

5. What is the name of the black boy in the car outside Lester's house?
(a) Bobby
(b) Nick
(c) Joe
(d) David

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first prize that Ballard wins at the fair?

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

3. To what animal are the Dumpkeeper's daughters regularly compared?

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

5. Why can the boy in the car not find his wallet when Fate asks for it?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Ballard win three prizes?

2. Describe the baby of Ballard's friend, Ralph.

3. What changes does Ballard undergo in Chapter 14 (pp. 40-43)?

4. Describe Lester Ballard.

5. What process does the blacksmith use to sharpen Ballard's axe head?

6. Why does Ballard tear the head off of Squire Helton's cow?

7. How did Ballard get his rifle?

8. What happened to Lester Ballard's parents?

9. Describe Lester's new home.

10. Why does the unnamed man in Chapter 5 (pp. 17-18) decide he does not like Lester Ballard?

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