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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 is Jimmy's intention as the novel begins?
(a) To skip school.
(b) To go to school.
(c) To see his father.
(d) To get good grades.

2. What is Jimmy's response to the move to Chicago?
(a) He does not fight it.
(b) He is hesitant and frightened, but does not feel he can stand up for himself.
(c) He is ready to go, without any regrets.
(d) He is terrified and does not want to go.

3. How does Jimmy find out who the man is?
(a) He is told by the principal.
(b) He sees his driver's license.
(c) He interrogates him.
(d) He compares his face to some pictures Mama Jean has.

4. What does Mama Jean make before packing Jimmy's things?
(a) Cookies.
(b) Dinner.
(c) A cake.
(d) Lunch.

5. What changes Mama Jean's mood?
(a) She learns that Crab wants to take Jimmy to Chicago.
(b) She learns that Jimmy's father is going to send her some money for Jimmy.
(c) She learns that Jimmy's father has been released from prison.
(d) She learns that Jimmy has to be punished for being absent so much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Crab's plans after proving his innocence?

2. What is Jimmy's class preparing for?

3. Where is Jimmy sent when he arrives at school?

4. Why does Crab want to take Jimmy to see this person?

5. Who is Cookie?

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