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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 is the reason Fletcher doesn't want to hire Ray?
(a) Fletcher and Ray do not get along well.
(b) Ray is white.
(c) Ray's father gave him a poor reference.
(d) Ray has a criminal background.

2. What does Hoover do for a living?
(a) College Student.
(b) Scientist at MIT.
(c) Journalist.
(d) Plumber.

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

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

5. The Chops are a group of _______________.
(a) Expert golfers.
(b) Plumbers.
(c) Bad golfers.
(d) Stray dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ray remember about his father?

2. Ray also remembers his Uncle Joe, who had been Ray's most ardent supporter, and a special golf club that Uncle Joe had given him. The club had once been used by ____________.

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

4. What is the amount wagered for The Bet?

5. Ponky is described as "possibly the ___________ golf course in America."

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