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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Fader in Chapter 4?
(a) He dies.
(b) He runs off.
(c) He is in an accident.
(d) He becomes ill.

2. What does the old woman say is Pete's response to Maggie's question?
(a) "Oh, hell, yes."
(b) "Of course."
(c) "We shall see."
(d) "Certainly not."

3. What act follows the dancing girl in the show that Maggie and Pete attend?
(a) Another dancer.
(b) A ventriloquist.
(c) A juggler.
(d) An opera singer.

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

5. Who warns Pete, "Don't be fresh now"?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Mudder.
(c) The waiter.
(d) Jimmie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pete become more eloquent and elaborate in descriptions of his bravery and fighting skill?

2. When she thinks about Maggie begging to come home at some future date, what does Mudder do?

3. After the show, what does Pete ask Maggie to give him before she goes into the apartment?

4. How does Pete treat Maggie as they watch the beginning of the show?

5. What does Maggie do after dinner that makes her mother angry?

(see the answer key)

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