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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men hear in the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) A firetruck.
(b) Someone crying.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A gunshot.

2. What are people in town doing at the beginning of Chapter 3 that is getting on Spunk's nerves?
(a) Rewriting the curfew.
(b) Rearranging the store.
(c) Talking about Lena.
(d) Talking about Joe.

3. Why does Lena totally reject Joe?
(a) He loses his job.
(b) He leaves her for another woman.
(c) He refuses to fight for her.
(d) He is an invalid.

4. During what decade is this story set?
(a) 1920's.
(b) 1990's.
(c) 1890's.
(d) 1950's.

5. What conclusion does the court come to in Chapter 2?
(a) There is not enough evidence.
(b) Spunk acted in self-defense.
(c) Spunk is scary and should not be messed with.
(d) Spunk is guilty of first-degree murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What size is the town where the story takes place?

2. What does Joe say he plans to use to hurt Spunk?

3. Why do Walter and Elijah feel sorry for Joe?

4. What town is this story based upon?

5. What color is the animal that comes into the house in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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