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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hoover's real name, Alberto de Salvo, is shared with ________________.
(a) A famous scientist.
(b) A former Mexican president.
(c) A serial killer.
(d) A movie star.

2. In a game between Hoover and Two Down in Chapter 2, what distracts Hoover and causes him to lose his bet?
(a) Excessive yelling and cheering by Two Down.
(b) Thinking of the serial killer who shares his name.
(c) Obsessing over his shadow.
(d) Anxiety.

3. What is a "Numeral"?
(a) A player at Ponky.
(b) A golfer's score.
(c) A number.
(d) A member of The Mayflower Club.

4. What is Dannie's background?
(a) Poor, Southern.
(b) Rich, Italian.
(c) Child of traveling missionaries.
(d) Rich, Boston suburb.

5. What does Ray have to do to come up with the money to buy into The Bet?
(a) Threaten Dannie for the money Ray is owed.
(b) Sell his car.
(c) Get a loan from Froghair.
(d) Beg his father for an early Christmas gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the other Chops not involved in The Bet become resentful toward The Bet?

2. Whom does Ray enlist to help him with his plan to win The Bet?

3. Why is it ironic that the participants chose that person to hold their wagers?

4. What does Hoover do for a living?

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

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