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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What promises has Spunk made to Lena, according to Elijah?
(a) He will become rich and famous.
(b) They will have many children and a nice home.
(c) He will build a house for her and look after her.
(d) He will take her far away and give her anything she wants.

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

3. What does Lena say about the house she lives in now?
(a) She would never, ever leave it.
(b) It belongs to her.
(c) It is lonely.
(d) She hates it.

4. What instrument does Spunk play?
(a) Piano.
(b) Trumpet.
(c) Saxophone.
(d) Guitar.

5. Who do Elijah and Walter see walking down the street in Chapter 1?
(a) Joe and Lena.
(b) Spunk and Joe.
(c) Spunk and Lena.
(d) Their girlfriends.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Spunk act when he has relations with another man's wife?

2. How can the community where this story takes place be described?

3. Why does Lena totally reject Joe?

4. How does Joe's size compare to Spunk's?

5. Who gave Lena the house she lives in?

(see the answer key)

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