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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men tell Jake about when there was a strike at the mill.
(a) The mill offered them half of what they wanted.
(b) Their wives made them go back to work.
(c) The mill sent out trucks and brought in other workers to replace the strikers.
(d) The mill closed down and didn't open until the strike was over.

2. What was on the written on the card that Mr. Singer gave Jake Blount?
(a) The address where Jake could get a room.
(b) His name and an explanation that he is deaf-mute and read lips.
(c) An address of a local AA meeting.
(d) His name address and phone number.

3. Where does Jake spend the second night of the story?
(a) On a park bench.
(b) In a chair in Mr. Singer's room.
(c) On a mattress on Mr. Singer's floor.
(d) On the floor.

4. Who is Portia?
(a) A young woman who boards with them.
(b) The woman who cooks for the Kellys.
(c) The daughter of the town banker.
(d) A friend of Mick's from school.

5. Who is Mick Kelley?
(a) An orphaned girl who lives on the street.
(b) A girl from a large family who dresses like a boy.
(c) A boy from the neighborhood.
(d) A Jewish boy from a wealthy family.

Short Answer Questions

1. No matter what she is doing, what is always going on in the back of Mick's mind?

2. Who took a drunken Jake Blount home?

3. What does Jake say after Mr. Singer offers to share his room with him until he finds a place?

4. What does Willie tell Biff Brannon happened to Jake Blount after he left the cafe?

5. In the opening pages of Chapter 3, what are Mr. and Mrs. Brannon arguing about?

(see the answer key)

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