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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Joe's wife's name?
(a) Lena.
(b) Zora.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Amber.

4. How does Spunk act when he has relations with another man's wife?
(a) Like he couldn't help it.
(b) Unashamed and proud.
(c) He tries to hide it.
(d) He denies accusations.

5. How can Joe be described?
(a) Confident.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Dumb.
(d) Nervous.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During what decade is this story set?

3. Who gave Lena the house she lives in?

4. How does Lena seem to feel about Joe?

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

(see the answer key)

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