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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who surprises Ray when Ray sees him working at The Mayflower Club?
(a) His father.
(b) Thud.
(c) Crowbar.
(d) Two Down.

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

3. What does Ray remember about his father?
(a) He loved Ray's mother very much.
(b) He was an alcoholic and critical.
(c) He was often gone on business trips.
(d) He was encouraging and supportive.

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

5. What was Ray's father's solution for Travis' illness?
(a) Ignore it.
(b) Quit his job to care for Travis.
(c) Experimental new therapies.
(d) Psychiatric hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Ray assigned at The Mayflower Club that he manages to escape working for?

2. Who is the narrator of the story?

3. Which friendship/relationship goes bad first because of The Bet?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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