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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 30-55.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jimmy do instead of going to school?
(a) Goes to the movies.
(b) Writes stories.
(c) Wanders around the city.
(d) Play games with other truants.

2. What are Jimmy's feelings about his father?
(a) He is still unsure how to feel.
(b) He is impressed by his bravado.
(c) He is wary of his promises.
(d) He is resentful about his absence.

3. Where is Jimmy when he wakes up during the drive?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) In Chicago.
(c) On the side of the road.
(d) In the projects.

4. What does Crab have in Chicago?
(a) A job.
(b) A business.
(c) A wife.
(d) A school for Jimmy.

5. Why does Crab have to leave as soon as possible?
(a) His money is running out.
(b) He is running from the law.
(c) Some criminals.
(d) His parole.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Crab do for Mama Jean?

2. Why is Jimmy's class dismissed early?

3. Where was Crab before he was released from prison?

4. Why does Jimmy want to borrow someone's notebook?

5. What is Jimmy doing when the novel begins?

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