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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why do Walter and Elijah feel sorry for Joe?
(a) Because his wife has died.
(b) Because he is too tall.
(c) Because he is helpless.
(d) Because he cannot work.

4. Why do Walter and Elijah admire Spunk?
(a) He is loving and caring.
(b) He is great at sports.
(c) He is humble.
(d) He takes whatever he wants.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Joe fight Spunk?

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

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

4. How do people in the town treat Spunk?

5. Why do the men treat Joe this way?

(see the answer key)

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