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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 Pages 3 - 5 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the boy's name?
(a) Richard.
(b) Randy.
(c) Roger.
(d) Roland.

2. What does the woman say shoes "come by devilish" (5) will do?
(a) Bring bad luck.
(b) Walk you to your doom.
(c) Fall apart.
(d) Burn your feet.

3. What does the woman have in her room to cook and store food?
(a) A refrigerator and an oven.
(b) Cupboards and a stovetop.
(c) A cooler and a hot plate.
(d) A gas plate and an icebox.

4. What are the only words the boy is able to say to the woman before he leaves her?
(a) Can I stay?
(b) How can I repay you?
(c) You've been kind.
(d) Thank you.

5. About how old is the boy who tries to steal the woman's purse?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 14.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the boy say he will do if the woman lets go of him?

2. How soon after their first meeting does the boy see the woman again?

3. What question does the woman ask the boy after he tries to steal her purse?

4. What does the author repeat about the woman's home to let the reader know the boy could leave?

5. What does the woman say that she did to get things she wanted when she was young?

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