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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Jimmy when he wakes up during the drive?
(a) In Chicago.
(b) In the projects.
(c) At a restaurant.
(d) On the side of the road.

2. Why does Crab have to leave as soon as possible?
(a) Some criminals.
(b) His parole.
(c) His money is running out.
(d) He is running from the law.

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

4. Why does Jimmy want to borrow someone's notebook?
(a) To catch up on homework.
(b) To get paper to write a note to the teacher.
(c) To distract himself from what the teacher is saying.
(d) To copy their answers.

5. What is Jimmy's domestic situation?
(a) He is left to fend for himself.
(b) He is well cared for.
(c) He is abused.
(d) He is doted on, almost smothered.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What makes Crab uneasy when they stop?

3. Where does Crab appear from?

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

5. Who does Jimmy watch for out the window?

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