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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. Who is accused of attacking someone else from behind in Chapter 2?
(a) Walter.
(b) Spunk.
(c) Elijah.
(d) Joe.

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

3. Who is Spunk dating after his trial?
(a) No one.
(b) His high school sweetheart.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Lena.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Spunk continue to do after his trial?

2. Why do Walter and Elijah feel sorry for Joe?

3. How does Joe's size compare to Spunk's?

4. Who is clinging to Spunk in Chapter 2?

5. Who lies dead, in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is your favorite character in Chapter 1? Why?

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

3. Who narrates the final chapter? Is this effective?

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

5. Describe the scene surrounding Joe's death.

6. Describe the differences between Joe and Spunk.

7. How do others in the town treat Spunk? Why do they treat him this way?

8. At what point does Spunk become paranoid that Joe is haunting him? How does this relate to his occupation?

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

10. Describe the setting for this story as given in the beginning of Chapter 1.

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