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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 56-94.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Jimmy's state of mind when he goes with Crab?
(a) Resistant.
(b) Willing.
(c) Hostile.
(d) Indifferent.

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

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

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

5. Crab and Jimmy leave when Mavis goes where?
(a) To go shopping?
(b) To visit her mother.
(c) To work.
(d) To sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jimmy do instead of going to school?

2. What is Jimmy doing when the novel begins?

3. Where does Crab take Jimmy?

4. What does Jimmy find when he returns the call that came when he was gone?

5. What makes Crab uneasy when they stop?

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