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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Red Pettus?
(a) Toomer's cousin.
(b) Toomer's neighbor and local bully.
(c) Another flower salesman.
(d) A local boy Ben has befriended.

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

3. What does Lillian say when Ben asks if she loves Bull?
(a) He is a good provider.
(b) She does love him.
(c) She has no other choice because she cannot afford to divorce him.
(d) He will kill her if she leaves him.

4. What game does Bull play with his children?
(a) A game of catch.
(b) A war game.
(c) A board game.
(d) A basketball game.

5. Who does Ansley leave Ben to hang out with?
(a) Toomer.
(b) Mary Anne.
(c) Sammy Wertzburger.
(d) Jim Don Cooper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where have the Meecham children been living for the past year?

2. Who is Ben Meecham?

3. Who attempts to console Bull?

4. Who is Toomer?

5. What does Ben really want to do when he grows up?

(see the answer key)

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