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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Jimmie listens outside the apartment door, what does Mudder threaten to do to Fader?
(a) Slap him.
(b) Break his jaw.
(c) Run him off.
(d) Break his neck.

2. During the fight between Mudder and Fader in Chapter 3, what sound accompanies the howls, groans, and shrieks?
(a) Music from another apartment.
(b) Maggie's quiet sobbing.
(c) The crash of splintering furniture.
(d) The crash of breaking glass.

3. Who breaks up the street fight between the two groups of boys?
(a) Pete.
(b) Blue Billie.
(c) Roger.
(d) Jimmie's father.

4. After the altercation in the doorway, where does Jimmie go to get away from Fader?
(a) Under the stairs.
(b) Into the old woman's apartment.
(c) Into the street.
(d) To the saloon.

5. What body part of Jimmie's opponent does Jimmie's father injure?
(a) His head.
(b) His neck.
(c) His left leg.
(d) His shoulder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which boy does Jimmie fight with over his performance in the fight?

2. Which boy ends up a bloody mess at the conclusion of the street fight?

3. When Jimmie re-enters the apartment after the fight in Chapter 3, where are Mudder and Fader?

4. What is Mudder doing when Jimmie, Maggie, and Fader arrive home?

5. In the opening scene of Chapter 1, what are the boys throwing at each other?

(see the answer key)

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