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

2. 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 has to use all his resources just to keep himself safe.
(b) He is thrust into a role he has never played.
(c) He is no longer free.
(d) He is constantly in danger and is overwhelmed by it.

3. What does Crab have in Chicago?
(a) A wife.
(b) A job.
(c) A business.
(d) A school for Jimmy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are Crab's plans after proving his innocence?

3. Who is the protagonist?

4. What changes Mama Jean's mood?

5. What does Crab say he was afraid of before he was released?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jimmy's environment like?

2. What does Crab's story have to do with the trip he is taking with Jimmy?

3. Where does Crab intend to take Jimmy?

4. Who does Jimmy think is looking for him?

5. What is Jimmy's situation with school?

6. What does Mama Jean tell Jimmy when he is leaving?

7. Describe Jimmy's departure with Crab.

8. How did Crab come to see Jimmy?

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

10. What makes Crab nervous when they stop?

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