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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Jimmy's class dismissed early?
(a) They are dismissed for summer.
(b) They have to put on the show.
(c) They finish their tests.
(d) The school closes early on Wednesdays.

2. Where is Jimmy's mother?
(a) She is gone.
(b) Europe.
(c) Prison.
(d) Dead.

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

4. What was Crab arrested for?
(a) Mail fraud.
(b) Robbing an armored car and killing a man.
(c) Dealing drugs.
(d) Hitting someone with his car.

5. Why does Crab say he was not involved in the crime?
(a) He was with one of the thieves' girlfriends.
(b) He was not in that town that day.
(c) He had told the thieves he had given up stealing.
(d) He had a toothache that day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mama Jean give Jimmy before he leaves?

2. What does Cookie give Jimmy?

3. What is Jimmy doing when the novel begins?

4. Where is Jimmy sent when he arrives there?

5. Where does Crab park the car when they stop?

(see the answer key)

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