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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Walter and Elijah feel sorry for Joe?
(a) Because he is too tall.
(b) Because his wife has died.
(c) Because he cannot work.
(d) Because he is helpless.

2. What is Joe's wife's name?
(a) Lena.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Zora.
(d) Amber.

3. Which character has a quick temper?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Joe.
(c) Spunk.
(d) Lena.

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

5. What word accurately describes Spunk?
(a) Stud.
(b) Bully.
(c) Saint.
(d) Traitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What town is this story based upon?

2. Who expresses doubt that Joe would really do anything to Spunk?

3. During what decade is this story set?

4. What is Joe's last name?

5. Why does Walter think Spunk is seeing Lena?

(see the answer key)

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