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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mudder curses Maggie, what does she call her?
(a) A disgrace.
(b) A foolish girl.
(c) A wayward child.
(d) A whore.

2. Based on the descriptions found in Chapter 2, which one of the following words best describes Mudder?
(a) Slender.
(b) Wiry.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Large.

3. Which group of boys is winning the street fight before it is broken up?
(a) The Black Door boys.
(b) The Rum Alley boys.
(c) The Devil's Row boys.
(d) The Evil's Row boys.

4. To whom does Mother proclaim her grief, saying, "May Gawd forgive dat girl"?
(a) Jimmie.
(b) The neighbors.
(c) The old woman.
(d) The priest.

5. Where does Nellie say she wants to go with Pete?
(a) To Jimmie's.
(b) To a show.
(c) To Pete's saloon.
(d) To Billie's.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the saloon brawl with Pete, how long does Jimmie wait before returning home?

3. What is Pete's attitude toward Maggie as they wait for the show to start?

4. Who tries to warn the boys that Jimmie's father is approaching?

5. Where does Pete promise to take Maggie in the summer?

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