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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character is described as a giant, brown-skinned man?
(a) Joe.
(b) Walter.
(c) Spunk.
(d) Elijah.

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

3. What does Joe clutch in his hand in Chapter 2?
(a) Leaves.
(b) A cross.
(c) His glasses.
(d) A razor.

4. How do the men treat Joe when he comes into the store?
(a) With sympathy.
(b) They ridicule him.
(c) With respect and deference.
(d) They laugh at his jokes.

5. Where do the men bring the sheriff from, in Chapter 2?
(a) Orlando.
(b) Miami.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Tallahassee.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Spunk move out of her home?

3. Why doesn't Joe fight Spunk?

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

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

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