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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 is Jimmy's mother?
(a) Europe.
(b) Prison.
(c) Dead.
(d) She is gone.

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

3. What does Cookie tell Jimmy?
(a) That he is in trouble.
(b) That someone has been looking for him.
(c) That he is a school hero.
(d) That he is going to fail.

4. What does Mama Jean give Jimmy before he leaves?
(a) A book to write about his experiences.
(b) A phone number to call if he needs help.
(c) Stationery to write to her.
(d) Fifty dollars.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the narrator say Jimmy's father never asked him?

3. How does the narrator describe Jimmy's state of mind when he goes with Crab?

4. What does Crab have in Chicago?

5. What is Jimmy's domestic situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Crab explain having been arrested in spite of being innocent?

2. Why was Crab in prison?

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

4. What does Jimmy do after Crab finds him?

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

6. What is Mama Jean's response to Crab's arrival?

7. What is Jimmy's situation with school?

8. Where are Jimmy's parents?

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

10. What is Jimmy's relationship with Mama Jean?

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