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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 6, Peeking at Eternity, When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Swede at the beginning of the novel?
(a) 9 years old.
(b) 5 years old.
(c) 6 years old.
(d) 8 years old.

2. What do the Lands eat for supper on Swede's birthday?
(a) Red potato chowder.
(b) Fried chicken.
(c) Baked ham.
(d) Clam chowder.

3. What is the name of Davy's fellow inmate in the jail?
(a) Midget Baker.
(b) Tiny Pruitt.
(c) Giant Rowlings.
(d) Mighty Stinson.

4. Who writes a letter that turns public opinion against Davy?
(a) Margery Basca.
(b) Stanley Basca.
(c) John Fisher.
(d) Karen Basca.

5. What is the name of August Shultz's wife?
(a) Maude.
(b) Birdie.
(c) Brenda.
(d) Martha.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the skeleton Jeremiah studied in medical school?

2. On Swede's birthday, who do Davy and Reuben see in the timber?

3. Which deputy, during the first two weeks that Davy is in jail, reads some of the letters that Davy receives?

4. What is Tin Lurvy selling on Swede's birthday?

5. Where was Lurvy when he became sick and needed an operation?

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