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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Burn" and "In a Jar".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "In a Jar," when Paige first arrives, what does David realize their mother has not told Paige about?
(a) Her relationship with Frick.
(b) The jar they found behind the step.
(c) Her reasons for leaving their father.
(d) That the move north is permanent.

2. In "In a Jar," where do David and Paige go with their grandmother?
(a) Her house.
(b) Church.
(c) The community center.
(d) Grocery shopping.

3. What is the implied reason that Fellis's lip is purple?
(a) He has been in a fight.
(b) He is wearing lipstick.
(c) He is very cold.
(d) He is sick.

4. In "In a Jar," what is David's reaction to the medicine pouch that Frick gives him?
(a) He wonders about the death of the deer the hide came from.
(b) He is intrigued to learn more about traditional beliefs.
(c) He thinks it is itchy and unnecessary.
(d) He thinks it smells strange and is old-fashioned.

5. What selfless gesture does David make to comfort Fellis?
(a) He offers to buy Fellis marijuana.
(b) He offers to cut his own hair.
(c) He covers Fellis's hair with his own hat.
(d) He gives Fellis his own coat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is used when David asks Fellis if Fellis wants him to "Tell the ice to let go" (3)?

2. In the context of "Burn," what is the most likely meaning of the term "skeejin" (1)?

3. To what does David compare the sound of the ice cracking in the swamp?

4. In "In a Jar," what happens to Paige on the night the siblings hear the knocking in the walls?

5. In "In a Jar," what happens to David's medicine pouch?

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