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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Joe and Howie laying track in the desert?
(a) Things were out of control at home.
(b) They want to build up their muscles.
(c) They need money for school.
(d) His father got him the job.

2. Where did Joe and his friends swim in Colorado?
(a) A a swimming hole.
(b) In the river.
(c) At a lake.
(d) In a big ditch.

3. What does Joe feel under all of his bandages?
(a) Itching.
(b) Feeling a burning sensation.
(c) Coolness.
(d) Sweating.

4. What is Jose's ethnic background?
(a) German.
(b) Italian.
(c) Mexican.
(d) Puerto Rican.

5. What did Joe hear about Harper and his fortunes in the war?
(a) He was made a captain.
(b) He was killed.
(c) He was never drafted.
(d) He was injured and sent home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe finally realize towards the end of Chapter 3?

2. When does the first snowfall usually happen where Joe grew up?

3. When he wants to kill himself by not breathing what does he find out?

4. What kind of flowers do the kids gather for May Day?

5. What type of musical instrument does Joe's mother play?

(see the answer key)

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