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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How can Spunk's job be described?
(a) Comfortable.
(b) Demanding.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Accomodating.

3. What is Elijah's role in the story?
(a) He is a narrator and a gossip.
(b) He gives advice to Spunk.
(c) He helps Joe through hard times.
(d) He tries to encourage others to stop gossiping.

4. How does Joe's size compare to Spunk's?
(a) They are about the same size.
(b) He is much smaller.
(c) Joe is much fatter.
(d) Joe is taller than Spunk, but not stronger.

5. Why does Walter think Spunk is seeing Lena?
(a) Because she is getting old.
(b) Because she has a lot of money.
(c) Because her husband is timid.
(d) Because she is attracted to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lena love more, Joe or Spunk?

2. What is Joe's last name?

3. Why do Walter and Elijah admire Spunk?

4. What is Joe's wife's name?

5. How do the men treat Joe when he comes into the store?

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