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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Barney say the narrator's sweat shirt makes her look like?
(a) A polar bear.
(b) A kangaroo.
(c) A panda.
(d) A koala.

2. What does Barney say his daughter is like?
(a) An act of love.
(b) An act of God.
(c) An act of mercy.
(d) An act of evil.

3. What does the narrator say she could do for Barney if she stayed in Stockton?
(a) Sell his things.
(b) Bring him candy and racing forms.
(c) Read him stories.
(d) Place bets for him.

4. What is the name of the bookie Barney had to pay off?
(a) Big Mike.
(b) Strong Davis.
(c) Little Tony.
(d) Simple Pete.

5. What color does Morey's skin gleam when the light shines on it?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Silver.
(c) Red.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of establishment was Barney leaving when the men gave him a beating?

2. What is stamped on the plastic front of Barney's lucky charm?

3. The narrator tells the nurse she confused the hospital ward for ______________.

4. To what material does the narrator compare Morey's skin?

5. What does the narrator say she thought would be bothering Barney?

(see the answer key)

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