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

6. Why does Lena totally reject Joe?
(a) He is an invalid.
(b) He loses his job.
(c) He refuses to fight for her.
(d) He leaves her for another woman.

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

8. What do Walter and Elijah think Joe will do when he sees Spunk?
(a) Hide the razor.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Hurt him but not kill him.
(d) Yell at him and run away.

9. How does Joe's size compare to Spunk's?
(a) They are about the same size.
(b) Joe is much fatter.
(c) He is much smaller.
(d) Joe is taller than Spunk, but not stronger.

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

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

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

13. Where does Spunk lead the men in Chapter 2?
(a) To the Bradley house.
(b) To his childhood home.
(c) To the bar.
(d) The woods.

14. How can Spunk's job be described?
(a) Accomodating.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Demanding.

15. What promises has Spunk made to Lena, according to Elijah?
(a) He will build a house for her and look after her.
(b) He will take her far away and give her anything she wants.
(c) He will become rich and famous.
(d) They will have many children and a nice home.