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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tries to warn the boys that Jimmie's father is approaching?
(a) A small boy watching the fight.
(b) Pete.
(c) Roger.
(d) A woman looking out the window above.

2. What does Jimmie's companion say he would ask for if he should ever meet God?
(a) A million dollars and a bottle of beer.
(b) A nice house and a million dollars.
(c) Food, clothing, and shelter.
(d) A job.

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

4. Who is the new head of the Johnson family?
(a) Pete.
(b) Jimmie.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Mudder.

5. What is Jimmie standing on as he curses his opponents in the street fight?
(a) A heap of gravel.
(b) An overturned bucket.
(c) An old apple crate.
(d) A pile of scrap lumber.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the brutal fight between Mudder and Fader in Chapter 3, how long do Jimmie and Maggie huddle in the corner of the apartment?

2. What is Mudder's real name?

3. What tragic event occurs at the beginning of Chapter 4?

4. What does Jimmie believe fine clothing represents?

5. What color does the book say Mudder's face turns when she is angry?

(see the answer key)

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