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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What size is the town where the story takes place?
(a) Three million people.
(b) It is unclear.
(c) A million people.
(d) Very small.

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

3. What is Joe's last name?
(a) Lovelorn.
(b) Kanty.
(c) Horne.
(d) Albert.

4. What do Elijah's friends call him?
(a) 'Jah.
(b) The Big Mouth.
(c) 'Lige.
(d) Silent Man.

5. How do people in the town treat Spunk?
(a) Like they treat anyone else.
(b) With disrespect.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) With fear and respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe say he plans to use to hurt Spunk?

2. What is the major topic of gossip in Chapter 1?

3. What is Spunk's occupation?

4. What does Lena say about the house she lives in now?

5. Whose dialogue makes up most of Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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