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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Crab say he was afraid of before he was released?
(a) That he would be remembered for his crimes, not his ideas.
(b) That he wouldn't see Jimmy again.
(c) That he would never be able to change.
(d) That he was going to be killed.

2. Where does this person live?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) New York.
(d) Nebraska.

3. Why did this person shift the blame to Crab?
(a) Because he had prior convictions, and would be sentenced to life this time.
(b) Because he had made so much money, he could afford to quit crime for good now.
(c) Because he knew that he could get away with it.
(d) To avoid it himself.

4. Where does Crab appear from?
(a) A house.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) The bushes.
(d) Down the road.

5. Where is the novel set?
(a) New York.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Atlanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the man who talks to Jimmy?

2. What was Crab arrested for?

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

4. What does the man ask Jimmy?

5. What happened in spite of Jimmy's intention?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Jimmy find himself when he wakes up in the car?

2. What is the destination of Crab's trip with Jimmy?

3. Why was Crab in prison?

4. What does Crab tell Jimmy is the truth about his arrest?

5. How does Crab behave when Cookie knocks on the door?

6. What happens when Jimmy finally makes it to school?

7. Where does Crab intend to take Jimmy?

8. Where are Jimmy's parents?

9. Who does Jimmy think is looking for him?

10. Describe Jimmy's departure with Crab.

(see the answer keys)

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