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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does James do instead of sitting on a seat in the bus?
(a) He stands by the bus driver to talk.
(b) He sits on the floor of the bus.
(c) He leans on the seat.
(d) He stands and holds on to the side of the bus.

4. What hides the river as the bus goes around a turn?
(a) A house.
(b) Fog.
(c) A pasture.
(d) Trees.

5. What did Mama do when James told her he couldn't kill the bird?
(a) She slapped him.
(b) She ran into the house to tell Auntie.
(c) She cried.
(d) She pulled his ears.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't James say anything else to the girl on the bus?

2. What is all cracked in the city where James and Mama are?

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

4. Who says, "James, hit the floor"?

5. While James and his Mama are waiting for the bus at the beginning of Chapter 4, what does James want to say?

(see the answer key)

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