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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 141-168.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do they take this action?
(a) Because they don't want to attract any attention to themselves.
(b) Because Crab can't afford to be pulled over now.
(c) Because they are afraid that the stolen credit card Crab rented the car with has been reported.
(d) Because they had said that they were going in that direction.

2. How does Jimmy feel about Crab after Crab dies?
(a) He still hardly knows anything about him.
(b) He sees him as the lower aspect of himself.
(c) He recognizes Crab as a cautionary tale, a warning not to take that path.
(d) He feels like he cannot see him in himself.

3. What does Jimmy think about doing after he gets back from Crab's errand?
(a) Running away.
(b) Turning Crab in.
(c) Calling Mama Jean.
(d) Getting a bus ticket back to New York.

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

5. What is Jimmy's status at the end of the novel?
(a) Young man.
(b) Child.
(c) Adult.
(d) Broken man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Jimmy and Crab eat when they stop?

2. What does this person tell Crab?

3. What informs Jimmy's opinion?

4. Why does Crab say he was not involved in the crime?

5. What does Jessie tell Crab and Jimmy?

(see the answer key)

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