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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Crab's arrival change things for Jimmy? He is thrust into a role he has never played. He is no longer free. He has to use all his resources just to keep himself safe. He is constantly in danger and is overwhelmed by it.
(a) He is no longer free.
(b) He is constantly in danger and is overwhelmed by it.
(c) He is thrust into a role he has never played.
(d) He has to use all his resources just to keep himself safe.

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

3. What is Jimmy's race?
(a) Asian.
(b) White.
(c) Hispanic.
(d) Black.

4. What does Jimmy say when he sees Crab acting odd?
(a) He says that he wants to help Crab make things right.
(b) He does not say anything.
(c) He says that he wants to take care of Crab.
(d) He says that he wants to go home.

5. Who is the protagonist?
(a) Jimmy.
(b) Crab.
(c) Cookie.
(d) Mama Jean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Crab admit openly?

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

3. What is Jimmy's status in Crab's eyes?

4. What has Jimmy's intention been for the past few days?

5. Where is the novel set?

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