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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the water inspector check the drinking water?
(a) He scrapes the side of the container with a long spoon.
(b) He tastes it.
(c) He tests it in a lab.
(d) He never checks it.

2. Why do the landlords travel from road to road throughout the village in Chapter 2?
(a) To collect the rent money.
(b) To chat with the villagers.
(c) To be sure that everyone has enough water.
(d) To assess the damage from the flood.

3. In what way is G. embarrassed as he is being bathed outside in his yard?
(a) The neighbor boys are peeking at him over the fence.
(b) His mother is babying him.
(c) He is too fat.
(d) He is too skinny.

4. How does the old woman feel at first about the landlord having chosen to speak to her in Chapter 8?
(a) She feels pleased.
(b) She feels annoyed.
(c) She feels looked down upon.
(d) She feels very sad.

5. What did Ma tell Pa he should never do?
(a) Sell her stuff.
(b) Put her things in her coffin.
(c) Get rid of the house.
(d) Be unfriendly to the landlord.

Short Answer Questions

1. What magical words is Bob supposed to say just before a large wave touches his toes?

2. Why does the old man keep looking up at the landlord's house before he retires to bed?

3. Who does the old woman say is Mr. Slime's enemy?

4. What happens to Bob after he tells his parents "they comin'"?

5. When does G.'s mother sing?

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