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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 does Ray say his father believed was necessary for success?
(a) Family support.
(b) Education.
(c) Experience.
(d) "Want to."

2. Why do the other Chops not involved in The Bet become resentful toward The Bet?
(a) They don't like all the attention paid to scheming and winning.
(b) They are against gambling.
(c) They feel bad that relationships are being threatened.
(d) They are bitter that they didn't decide to join in also.

3. What is the tone of Chapters 8 and 9?
(a) Relaxed.
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Solemn.
(d) Tense.

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

5. Which friendship/relationship goes bad first because of The Bet?
(a) Dannie and Hoover.
(b) Two Down and Dannie.
(c) Ray and Dannie.
(d) Ray and Two Down.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Two Down's first plan fail?

2. What is the amount wagered for The Bet?

3. What realization prompts Ray's first attempt at winning The Bet?

4. What does Hoover do for a living?

5. Why does Dannie's plan fail?

(see the answer key)

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