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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What instrument does Spunk play?
(a) Piano.
(b) Trumpet.
(c) Saxophone.
(d) Guitar.

3. 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.

4. Who expresses doubt that Joe would really do anything to Spunk?
(a) Lena.
(b) Walter and Elijah.
(c) Spunk.
(d) Joe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Walter think Spunk is seeing Lena?

2. Why does Elijah think Spunk is seeing Lena?

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

4. Which character has a quick temper?

5. How does Spunk act when he has relations with another man's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Spunk seem to think the bobcat is?

2. How is Lena characterized in Chapter 1? Do you think this is a favorable description?

3. How does Spunk's occupation seem to be appropriate for his character?

4. Describe how Spunk dies in Chapter 4.

5. In what way does this story address justice?

6. Why do you think the court decided that Spunk acted out of self-defense?

7. How is the fact that Spunk is not able to use his gun to kill the bobcat ironic?

8. When Joe enters the store in Chapter 1, how is he treated?

9. Describe the relationship between Joe and Lena.

10. Describe the events leading up to the end of Chapter 1 and the confrontation between Joe and Spunk.

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