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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what accusation starts the altercation between Fader and Mudder?
(a) She accuses him of infidelity.
(b) He accuses her of not keeping the house clean.
(c) She accuses him of drinking.
(d) He accuses her of drinking.

2. What is Mudder doing when Jimmie, Maggie, and Fader arrive home?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Fixing furniture.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Doing Laundry.

3. As young men start to notice Maggie, what does Jimmie tell her she should do?
(a) Get a job.
(b) Go on dates.
(c) Hide in the house.
(d) Leave home.

4. What color does the book say Mudder's face turns when she is angry?
(a) Almost purple.
(b) Dull yellow.
(c) Bright red.
(d) Pale grey.

5. What does Mudder do all day Friday?
(a) Clean the apartment.
(b) Cook dinner.
(c) Drink whiskey.
(d) Beg on Fifth Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does Chapter 4 compare Jimmie with as he drives?

2. Who does Jimmie storm at, denounce, and compare to pestering flies in Chapter 4?

3. When Pete reappears in the story, where does he promise to take Jimmie?

4. After the altercation in the doorway, where does Jimmie go to get away from Fader?

5. What day does Maggie expect Pete to return?

(see the answer key)

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