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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How can the community where this story takes place be described?
(a) Mostly White, with one African-American neighborhood.
(b) All African-American.
(c) Gentrified.
(d) Impoverished.

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. What is Elijah's role in the story?
(a) He gives advice to Spunk.
(b) He tries to encourage others to stop gossiping.
(c) He helps Joe through hard times.
(d) He is a narrator and a gossip.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the men treat Joe this way?

2. How can Spunk's clothes best be described?

3. How does Joe's size compare to Spunk's?

4. Which character has a quick temper?

5. What size is the town where the story takes place?

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