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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't James want anyone to tell Mama about his hurting?
(a) Because they don't have the money to fix it.
(b) Because he already talked to the doctor.
(c) Because Mama already knows.
(d) Because it's getting better.

2. Where does James see the smoke coming out of while he is waiting in Chapter 1?
(a) The factory tower.
(b) The cow's noses.
(c) A pile of burning leaves.
(d) A neighbor's fireplace.

3. Who is the protagonist of the story?
(a) Mama.
(b) James.
(c) Auntie.
(d) Ty.

4. James can't ever be scared or can't ever what?
(a) Have a friend over.
(b) Ride a train.
(c) Cry.
(d) Leave the house.

5. James is the oldest and his Mama tells him he is what?
(a) The king.
(b) The man.
(c) The boy.
(d) The farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When someone stares down the long old road, they see nothing but what?

2. What color is Mama's hat and coat?

3. What does James do beside Monsieur Bayonne?

4. Why did James tell Ty he was hurting?

5. Who "knowed it was hurting me"?

(see the answer key)

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