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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters One through Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lou say the bums always size him up for?
(a) An easy mark.
(b) A good piece.
(c) A hard man.
(d) A killer.

2. What is the name of the city sheriff?
(a) Bob Maples.
(b) Gordy Horn.
(c) James Lakeland.
(d) Johnny Starr.

3. What is the name of the road Joyce Lakeland lives on?
(a) Wolfman Road.
(b) Leyton Road.
(c) Elm Road.
(d) Derrick Road.

4. From what window of the train is the bum staring out?
(a) The driver's window.
(b) The bathroom window.
(c) The restaurant window.
(d) The sleeping department window.

5. What does Lou think they should do to the Negros?
(a) Ship them back to Africa.
(b) Lynch them.
(c) Give them decent jobs.
(d) Send them to the north.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lou say you should address anyone wearing a skirt?

2. In what state does the novel take place?

3. What did Lou and Mike use to make a swimming pool?

4. What does the proprietor give Lou as he leaves the bar?

5. What causes Central City's population to jump to 48,000?

(see the answer key)

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