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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16 – Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is liquor, according to Soup in Chapter 10?
(a) The white man’s poison.
(b) The white man's blight.
(c) The white man's corruption.
(d) The white man's curse.

2. What is the name of the plant desired by Mrs. Elefante in Chapter 11?
(a) Pokeweed.
(b) Hogweed.
(c) Knotweed.
(d) Milkweed.

3. According to Hettie in Chapter 20, why did she end her life?
(a) Because of the hope in her heart.
(b) Because of the love in her heart.
(c) Because of the hate in her heart.
(d) Because of the sorrow in her heart.

4. Where does Sister Paul live, according to Rufus in Chapter 8?
(a) Bensonhurst.
(b) Red Hook.
(c) Sunset Park.
(d) Mapleton.

5. According to Dominic in Chapter 10, what will his gift do for Sportcoat?
(a) Help him get sober.
(b) Find the missing Christmas Club money.
(c) Protect him from harm.
(d) Bring forth Hettie's spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname of the Irishman who visits the Elephant in Chapter 5?

2. In Chapter 20, Sportcoat realized that he always chose alcohol over what?

3. Which person does Hot Sausage greatly dislike, as revealed in Chapter 17?

4. To whom will the Elephant turn for more information, as revealed by the Elephant in Chapter 19?

5. Who will arrange a meeting between Sportcoat and Deems, as discussed in Chapter 17?

(see the answer key)

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