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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ray refers to his father as a "part-time ________________."
(a) Golf commentator.
(b) Detective.
(c) Writer.
(d) Child murderer.

2. What is the nickname for Ponky's clubhouse?
(a) The Pit of Despair.
(b) Home.
(c) Chops Central.
(d) The House of Doom.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hoover's real name, Alberto de Salvo, is shared with ________________.

2. Whom does Ray see from a distance one day at The Mayflower Club?

3. Which character stops looking at The Mayflower Club?

4. Who came up with the idea for The Bet?

5. What was The Mayflower Club like?

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