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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 4).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Jones's grandmother do when he tells her he is not going to church with her any more?
(a) Slaps him.
(b) Takes the sheets off his bed with him still on it.
(c) Threatens him with a knife.
(d) Calls the pastor in to talk to him at her house.

2. In Chapter 1, what is the name of Jones's dog?
(a) Kingsley.
(b) Martin.
(c) Derrick.
(d) Roxy.

3. What kinds of books does Jones particularly like to read as a child?
(a) Sports stories.
(b) Horror stories.
(c) Greek mythology.
(d) Mysteries.

4. In Chapter 3, in what town is a black man brutally killed in 1998?
(a) Atlanta, Georgia.
(b) Jasper, Texas.
(c) Lewisville, Texas.
(d) San Francisco, California.

5. What does Cody call Jones that Jones writes was almost a relief to hear someone finally say out loud?
(a) Pervert.
(b) Liar.
(c) Faggot.
(d) Urchin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jones surprised about regarding the items he, Cody and Sam take from the hut in the woods?

2. What do Cody and Sam do to Jones on one occasion when they are supposed to be trading magazines?

3. In Chapter 4, what kind of new church does Jones's grandmother start attending when he is about 13?

4. What job did Jones's mother work at for a brief time during her twenties?

5. In Chapter 3, who is the man who is killed whose death Jones sees reported on the news?

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