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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whose point of view is the story told?
(a) The men at the store.
(b) Spunk's.
(c) Lena's.
(d) Joe's.

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

3. Why does Elijah think Spunk is seeing Lena?
(a) Because she seduced him.
(b) Because she is small and pretty.
(c) Because she is very wealthy.
(d) Because she is well-known.

4. Who is Elijah Mosley's sidekick?
(a) Walter.
(b) Spunk.
(c) His nephew.
(d) Joe.

5. What town is this story based upon?
(a) Eatonville, Florida.
(b) Los Angeles, California.
(c) High Point, North Carolina.
(d) Atlanta, Georgia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the main gossip in Chapter 1?

3. What weapon does Spunk carry with him?

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

5. How can Joe be described?

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