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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Mistake" Pages 56-62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sign does Rupert give after the murder that he is starting to realize the seriousness of the situation?
(a) He gets a shovel and starts talking about burying the body.
(b) He threatens Mrs. Quinn with death if she reveals what happened.
(c) He collapses to the floor, unable to speak.
(d) He sits in a chair, pounding on his knees.

2. What does Mrs. Quinn do with the souvenir cloth?
(a) Tosses it in the river.
(b) Shreds it with scissors.
(c) Buries it.
(d) Burns it.

3. What kind of business do the boys talk about setting up?
(a) Cattle ranching.
(b) Muskrat trapping.
(c) Gold mining.
(d) Boat building.

4. What word does the narrator suggest describes the way "many adult faces" look to children (7)?
(a) Disinterested.
(b) Intimidating.
(c) Cartoonish.
(d) Grotesque.

5. What made Enid feel "Restored to seriousness and respect" (47)?
(a) Working for Rupert so many years after high school.
(b) Getting good grades.
(c) Becoming a nurse.
(d) When Rupert would initiate contact with her in class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crop is Rupert trying to harvest and store in June?

2. What does Jimmy get embarrassed by as they walk downtown?

3. What does Mrs. Quinn say about the radio show that calls people to offer the chance to answer a question in return for a prize?

4. What is the tone of Rupert's question "Where are we going to bury his car?" (58)?

5. What does Cece's mother say she can smell on him?

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