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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Wednesday, July 8th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Wendell Bolton pay for the stolen goods from the drugstore robbery?
(a) 5 dollars each.
(b) 15 dollars each.
(c) 10 dollars each.
(d) 25 dollars each.

2. What does Steve wonder in the prologue if he will still do what when the trial is over?
(a) Be able to breathe.
(b) Have any friends.
(c) Be in prison.
(d) Recognize himself.

3. In which jail does Steve find himself in?
(a) Juvenile Hall.
(b) Alcatraz.
(c) Manhattan Detention Center.
(d) Rikers Island.

4. How does Detective Karyl describe the scene when he enters the drugstore?
(a) "Horrifying."
(b) "All in a day's work."
(c) "Uncomfortable."
(d) "Pretty gruesome."

5. The stage directions refer to Wendell Bolden's hands as what?
(a) Giant, dry.
(b) Tiny, dry.
(c) Sweaty, cracked.
(d) Large, ashy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Steve provide for why two particular items are taken away from prisoners?

2. Why does Briggs think it is strange that Evans would have told Wendell Bolton about the stolen goods?

3. According to Steve in the prologue, when is the best time to cry?

4. What is Richard Evans' nickname in this book?

5. Who is the author of this book?

(see the answer key)

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