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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Housewarming Party through Chapter 11, The Comforters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Henry begin hitchhiking?
(a) It was an effective way to avoid getting drafted, if no one could find him.
(b) His car broke down and it was the only way to get home.
(c) If he was going to die for his country, he wanted to see it first.
(d) He didn't have any money, but wanted to get out of his hometown.

2. What is the one condition to Red being able to play?
(a) He has to have all his teammates with him.
(b) He has to have his favorite glove.
(c) His brother has to play, too.
(d) He has to have his lucky cleats.

3. How did the game Henry and Will and their friends played against their rivals end?
(a) The game was never finished.
(b) In a tie.
(c) Henry's team won.
(d) The rival team won.

4. What do Henry and his dog smell when they hit the road at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) Juniper.
(b) Pine.
(c) Jasmine.
(d) Creosote.

5. What did Henry's father give him when he began hitchhiking?
(a) A quarter, to call when he needed help.
(b) Nothing but imprecations.
(c) $20 and a ride to the highway.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry do when he wakes up, in Chapter 7?

2. How does Henry respond when he was called back to work from a smoke break?

3. What does Henry hear when he wakes up, in Chapter 3?

4. What was Henry's primary love in high school?

5. How long does Henry ask Myra to suspend judgment for?

(see the answer key)

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