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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was going to make Mama "mad again"?
(a) If Ty sleeps in.
(b) If James ignored her.
(c) If Auntie doesn't do her chores.
(d) If James told her that he was hurting.

2. What does James pretend he's not scared of?
(a) Big men.
(b) His mama.
(c) The dark.
(d) Animals.

3. When someone stares down the long old road, they see nothing but what?
(a) Weeds.
(b) Gravel.
(c) Grass.
(d) Blue sky.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did James tell Ty he was hurting?

2. What three things are on the sides of the long old road?

3. Why doesn't James want anyone to tell Mama about his hurting?

4. Who sleeps by the fireplace?

5. What is Mama wondering "bout the hog"?

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