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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to the Meecham house in Chapter 8?
(a) A neighbohood child.
(b) Bull's second in command.
(c) Their neighbor, Earline Grantham.
(d) Varney.

2. Where does Bull stop so that everyone can go to the bathroom?
(a) A gas station.
(b) Beside some train tracks.
(c) A cafe.
(d) Beside an abandoned building.

3. What is the name of the Meecham family dog?
(a) Broccoli.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Okra.
(d) Spot.

4. Where have the Meecham children been living for the past year?
(a) With their mother in Ravenel.
(b) With their cousins in New York.
(c) With their grandmother in Atlanta.
(d) With their aunt in Mississippi.

5. Why does the grandmother and the mother both beg the children to behave?
(a) They are worried that Bull's blood pressure will become too high if the children annoy him.
(b) They are concerned Bull will become violent if the children misbehave on the long drive.
(c) They are concerned about their own peace of mind on the trip.
(d) They are concerned the children could hurt one another's feelings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who dies first in the game?

2. What animal do Ben and Toomer see laying eggs?

3. Who is Ben Meecham?

4. What does Lillian suggest Bull do when he meets with Varney?

5. Where is the family moving to?

(see the answer key)

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