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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8 | Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Guerevitch?
(a) The caretaker for the Shell Company compound.
(b) The doorman at the Maxteds' apartment building.
(c) A man who works for his father.
(d) One of his friend's fathers.

2. What does Jim find to eat in the dentist's house?
(a) Peanut butter.
(b) Pickles.
(c) Condensed milk.
(d) Raisins.

3. What does Jim's family's car run over on its way to the party?
(a) A jacket.
(b) A squirrel.
(c) A beggar's foot.
(d) A child's toy.

4. What is Jim's father's costume for the party?
(a) A fireman.
(b) A clown.
(c) A pirate.
(d) A prince.

5. What sort of public execution does Jim witness on his way from the hospital to his home?
(a) Hangings.
(b) Shootings.
(c) Beheadings.
(d) Stonings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim's father leave the car?

2. Who is Vera?

3. What surprises Jim in the trench near the blockhouse?

4. How does Jim get into the dentist's house?

5. In what place does this story open?

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