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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color hair does Mrs. Worthington have?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Red.

2. Who does Little Man say is his favorite baseball player in Chapter 5?
(a) Babe Ruth.
(b) Ryne Duren.
(c) Lou Gehrig.
(d) Mickey Mantle.

3. How does Little Man describe Mrs. Worthington's eyes when he brings her paper to her on her porch swing in Chapter 7?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Angry.
(c) Empty.
(d) Seductive.

4. What state is Mam from originally?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Arkansas.

5. Why does Little Man decide to take a bath at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) He is covered in sand.
(b) He has a headache.
(c) He smells like mothballs.
(d) He is covered in mud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mam say Big Sack's family name is in Chapter 4?

2. What punctuation marks does Little Man say he hates in Chapter 1?

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

4. What is the nickname of the boy that has replaced Rat as Little Man's catcher in baseball practice while Rat is away?

5. What three words has Little Man practiced in order to start a conversation with Mrs. Worthington on his route in Chapter 7?

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