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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 – Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator in Chapter 1, when does the mysterious cheese arrive?
(a) The first Saturday of the month.
(b) The last Saturday of the month.
(c) The third Saturday of the month.
(d) The second Saturday of the month.

2. According to the narrator in Chapter 4, about what does Sportcoat mostly argue with his wife?
(a) The missing Christmas Club money.
(b) His lack of faith.
(c) His excessive drinking.
(d) His sense of humor.

3. What sport did Sportcoat once coach?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Wrestling.
(c) Football.
(d) Baseball.

4. According to Rufus in Chapter 8, Sister Paul might be able to help Sportcoat do what?
(a) Help Sportcoat get sober.
(b) Make peace with Hettie.
(c) Strengthen his faith.
(d) Find the missing Christmas Club money.

5. What disgusts the Elephant about the changing neighborhood?
(a) The emergence of crime.
(b) The emergence of drugs.
(c) The emergence of unemployment.
(d) The emergence of poverty.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Irishman in Chapter 5, how much is the hidden object worth?

2. Whom does Sportcoat shoot at the opening of the novel?

3. According to the narrator in Chapter 3, how many people witnessed the shooting?

4. Which individual is Earl reluctant to leave, as revealed in Chapter 6?

5. What is the real name of Sportcoat?

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