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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object is thrown through the O'Keefes' window as a part of the campaign to terrorize them and other Sioux in town?
(a) A bottle.
(b) A tomahawk.
(c) A brick.
(d) A rock.

2. Why does Jake want Frank to answer people's questions about the incident with Emil instead of answering himself?
(a) Because he is worried he will stutter.
(b) Because he still does not feel well.
(c) Because he cannot stop crying.
(d) Because he is so shaken by the incident that he does not know what to say.

3. Why is the old stone quarry the boys' usual choice of swimming site when there are three possibilities in town?
(a) Because the creek is generally dried up this time of year and the public pool costs money.
(b) Because the quarry is the only swimming site with nice scenery.
(c) Because the public pool costs money and the country club is full of snobs.
(d) Because the country club requires membership and the public pool is too crowded.

4. In what month and year does the narrator's story begin?
(a) July of 1969.
(b) January of 1967.
(c) July of 1961.
(d) January of 1961.

5. What does Ruth's father call Nathan after Nathan leaves to apologize to the O'Keefe family for the racist treatment they are receiving?
(a) A man of principle.
(b) A fool.
(c) A hero.
(d) A nincompoop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Frank surprised when Officer Doyle asks him how he thinks the Minnesota Twins will do this year?

2. How does Jake's suit shoulder get torn?

3. What is one activity that is NOT among the activities offered at the annual Fourth of July celebration?

4. Who first tells Nathan that Emil has attempted suicide?

5. What is Nathan reading that angers Ruth so much she storms off from the living room?

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