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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Spunk seen as a hero?
(a) He has killed several men.
(b) He wears a cape.
(c) He isn't afraid of anything.
(d) He saved a woman's life.

3. How do people in the town treat Spunk?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) With fear and respect.
(c) With disrespect.
(d) Like they treat anyone else.

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

5. Who shoots Joe?
(a) Lena.
(b) Joe.
(c) It is unclear.
(d) Spunk.

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

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

8. What weapon does Spunk carry with him?
(a) An Army 45.
(b) A pocket knife.
(c) An assault weapon.
(d) His intelligence.

9. Who is clinging to Spunk in Chapter 2?
(a) Lena.
(b) 'Lige.
(c) His daughter.
(d) Walter.

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

11. What word accurately describes Spunk?
(a) Traitor.
(b) Bully.
(c) Saint.
(d) Stud.

12. Why do the men treat Joe this way?
(a) Joe's wife has passed away.
(b) Joe demands respect.
(c) Joe tells good jokes.
(d) Joe let Spunk take his wife.

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

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

15. What does Spunk continue to do after his trial?
(a) Work a dangerous job.
(b) Cook.
(c) Sing and write music.
(d) Work as a police officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character has a quick temper?

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

3. How long is Spunk's trial?

4. Why does Elijah think Spunk is seeing Lena?

5. Why does Walter think Spunk is seeing Lena?

(see the answer keys)

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