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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: "Inertia" - Chapter 17: "Your Punishment".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Sparkplug in a hospital when he dies?
(a) Delhi, Louisiana.
(b) Ovis, Louisiana.
(c) Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
(d) Houston, Texas.

2. How much does the narrator say a mini-bottle of Popov costs at the depot in Chapter 9: “An Improvement”?
(a) $12.00.
(b) $6.00.
(c) $4.99.
(d) $22.00.

3. How long after Sextus's invitation to come to his estate does the boss come to take Eddie to visit in Chapter 16: "Summerton"?
(a) Ten days later.
(b) Two days later.
(c) Three days later.
(d) Six days later.

4. Who is described as Eddie's schoolteacher in Chapter 6: "Your Own Cord"?
(a) Mrs. Sanders.
(b) Mr. Gono.
(c) Mr. Woods.
(d) Mr. Arceneaux.

5. Who smacks Eddie on the behind when he asks why his father has not been invited to the party in Chapter 5: “Show Us the Planets”?
(a) Bethella.
(b) April.
(c) How.
(d) Jackie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tuck when he is hit by a drunk driver?

2. Who teaches Eddie an elaborate soul handshake when he arrives at the farm in Chapter 14: "Lost Years"?

3. What is printed on the shirt that Darlene buys specifically to wear to the estate in Chapter 16: "Summerton"?

4. What is Eddie forced to do as his punishment in Chapter 17: "Your Punishment"?

5. Who is described as "a light-skinned, straight-nosed, and polite senior beauty queen" in Darlene's sorority?

(see the answer key)

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