View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Crab park the car when they stop?
(a) Slanting across a few parking places.
(b) Off to the side of the filling station.
(c) Behind the building, out of sight.
(d) Right in front, with the engine idling.

2. Where is Jimmy sent when he arrives there?
(a) Home.
(b) To detention.
(c) Back to class.
(d) To gym.

3. Who died in the events for which Crab was arrested?
(a) A woman.
(b) A child.
(c) A guard.
(d) A fellow thief.

4. What does Mama Jean say when she comes in?
(a) She is apologetic that Jimmy hasn't been going to school.
(b) She is upset, and runs out.
(c) She is afraid of the man with Jimmy.
(d) She is glad to see Crab.

5. What does Crab do for Mama Jean?
(a) Give her money.
(b) Threaten her.
(c) Fix the sink.
(d) Bring food and drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Jimmy's feelings about his father?

2. Where is Jimmy's father?

3. What is Jimmy's response to the move to Chicago?

4. What is Jimmy's intention as the novel begins?

5. Who is the man who talks to Jimmy?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 255 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample