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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Quest: Chapters 17-19, Raleigh's Confession; How Mingo Fared Alone at Myrtle Beach; In Which the Hero Finds Himself at Sea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mingo do in Part 1, Chapter 7 that he has never before done?
(a) Eats a corndog from a street vendor at the playground.
(b) Jumps from a playground swing.
(c) Goes down a playground slide.
(d) Climbs to the top of playground monkey bars.

2. In what time frame is this book set?
(a) Mid 1950s.
(b) Late 1960s to early 1970s.
(c) Present day.
(d) Late 1970s to early 1980s.

3. Who does Raleigh see when he is on his way to commit the theft in Part 1, Chapter 7?
(a) Aura.
(b) Mingo.
(c) His son.
(d) Vera.

4. According to his father, where must Raleigh first take Gates?
(a) To prison.
(b) To see his dying mother.
(c) To a hospital.
(d) To church.

5. How does Raleigh enter the library in Part 1, Chapter 7?
(a) Through a stormwater tunnel.
(b) Through a window.
(c) Through an air duct.
(d) Through the back door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accent do Caroline and Holly have?

2. What does Raleigh receive from Earley in a brown paper bag?

3. After the Marines help Raleigh and Mingo, who does Raleigh call from a tavern?

4. Who is Earley?

5. What does Raleigh refer to as Knoll Pond?

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