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

2. From what perspective is Chapter 2 told?
(a) First-person.
(b) It fluctuates.
(c) Second-person.
(d) Third-person.

3. What does Lena say about the house she lives in now?
(a) She would never, ever leave it.
(b) She hates it.
(c) It is lonely.
(d) It belongs to her.

4. From whose point of view is the story told?
(a) The men at the store.
(b) Spunk's.
(c) Lena's.
(d) Joe's.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Elijah think Spunk is seeing Lena?

3. What is Spunk's last name?

4. Who goes after whatever he wants, according to Elijah?

5. What word accurately describes Spunk?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Joe and Lena.

2. What is fascinating about Spunk? In finishing Chapter 1, what do you predict will happen to him?

3. Describe the scene surrounding Joe's death.

4. What does Spunk say right before he dies? Why is this significant?

5. Describe the differences between Joe and Spunk.

6. How does Joe react when Spunk seduces Lena? Do you think he would have reacted differently if Spunk had not been so intimidating?

7. From what perspective is Chapter 2 told? Why is this important?

8. Are there any surprise guests at Spunk's wake? Why is it a surprise?

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

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

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