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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sheridan owe money to?
(a) His boss.
(b) His family.
(c) The bank.
(d) A bookie.

2. Why was the property that Joe Newall buys foreclosed?
(a) The previous owner didn't pay his mortgage.
(b) The previous owner was murdered.
(c) The previous owner died.
(d) The previous owner's kids didn't want it.

3. What is Howard's occupation?
(a) He is a teacher.
(b) He is a construction worker.
(c) He is a freelance writer.
(d) He is a scientist.

4. In "The End of the Whole Mess," where do the brothers disperse a chemical to the population?
(a) A volcano.
(b) On the street.
(c) A mall.
(d) The water supply.

5. What adjective best describes Howard's younger brother?
(a) Stupid.
(b) Angry.
(c) Average.
(d) Genius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What teeth are involved in "Chattery Teeth"?

2. Where does Martha work?

3. In "The End of the Whole Mess," which town is found to have never had any violence?

4. When does "It Grows on You" begin?

5. What do the policemen observe about the bathroom in "The Moving Finger"?

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