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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Mam use to describe ghostlike spirits that she perceives?
(a) Poltergeists.
(b) Haints.
(c) Zombies.
(d) Trembles.

2. What is the nickname of the boy that has replaced Rat as Little Man's catcher in baseball practice while Rat is away?
(a) Strutter.
(b) Racer.
(c) Big Sack.
(d) Slick.

3. Who answers the door when Little Man stops by Mrs. Worthington's house to collect two weeks' worth of newspaper payments in Chapter 6?
(a) Mr. Worthington.
(b) Mr. Spiro.
(c) Mrs. Worthington.
(d) Greaser Charles.

4. What does Mam tell Little Man's she's cooked for his dinner with his parents when he returns home from his route in Chapter 6?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Potato soup.
(d) Fried chicken.

5. Who does Little Man think beat Mam when she returns to work with a broken nose?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Big Sack.
(d) Ara T.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of hat does Little Man wear when he poses with Mam at the photo booth at the zoo?

2. What French philosopher does Mr. Spiro cite with the phrase "Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts," in Chapter 5?

3. Where is Mr. Spiro going for a trip in Chapter 15?

4. What kind of canned food does Mam refer to as "Trash Food," according to Little Man in Chapter 9?

5. What is Little Man's favorite number?

(see the answer key)

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