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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What conclusion does the court come to in Chapter 2?
(a) Spunk is scary and should not be messed with.
(b) Spunk acted in self-defense.
(c) There is not enough evidence.
(d) Spunk is guilty of first-degree murder.

4. What do the men discuss doing to Spunk in Chapter 2?
(a) Killing him.
(b) Driving him into the middle of nowhere.
(c) Locking him up.
(d) Throwing him in the river.

5. Who claims he was attacked from behind?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Joe.
(c) Walter.
(d) Spunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What promises has Spunk made to Lena, according to Elijah?

2. Who is the main gossip in Chapter 1?

3. What weapon does Spunk carry with him?

4. How can Joe be described?

5. Why do Walter and Elijah admire Spunk?

(see the answer key)

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