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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What realization prompts Ray's first attempt at winning The Bet?
(a) There are no security guards at The Mayflower Club.
(b) Ray can ask his father for access.
(c) Ray can sneak into the club in his father's car.
(d) The time of day was not stipulated.

2. Ray states that The Bet ruined his friendships, caused two women to leave him, and ____________.
(a) Ended the happiest time of his life.
(b) Brought him to bankruptcy.
(c) Nearly killed him.
(d) Started his downward spiral.

3. Which character is battling cancer?
(a) Chunkin' Charlie.
(b) Dannie.
(c) Thud.
(d) Two Down.

4. Where does Two Down work that gives him the ability to do research for The Bet?
(a) Ponky.
(b) The phone company.
(c) The police department.
(d) The local newspaper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Chops are a group of _______________.

2. Who is the narrator of the story?

3. What was the reason for the incident Ray mentions between his father and mother?

4. What became an obsession for the Chops after Hoover's tirade?

5. What is the only way a non-member of The Mayflower Club can play golf there?

(see the answer key)

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