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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lena seem to feel about Joe?
(a) She thinks he is wonderful.
(b) She loves him deeply.
(c) She wants him to go back to school.
(d) She doesn't care about his feelings.

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

3. Why do the men treat Joe this way?
(a) Joe demands respect.
(b) Joe's wife has passed away.
(c) Joe tells good jokes.
(d) Joe let Spunk take his wife.

4. What does Joe say he plans to use to hurt Spunk?
(a) A knife.
(b) A handgun.
(c) A razor.
(d) Wit.

5. What weapon does Spunk carry with him?
(a) An Army 45.
(b) An assault weapon.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) A pocket knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Walter and Elijah think Joe will do when he sees Spunk?

2. Whose dialogue makes up most of Chapter 1?

3. Who gave Lena the house she lives in?

4. What town is this story based upon?

5. Who goes after whatever he wants, according to Elijah?

(see the answer key)

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