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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Homer say they call his town Smelt?
(a) Because they never bury their dead.
(b) Because it is full of bums.
(c) Because of a nearby swamp.
(d) Because pigs roam the town center.

2. Where does Harold think him and Homer could find work?
(a) A hospital.
(b) A chain gang.
(c) The army.
(d) A logging camp.

3. What does Homer say Tourmaline sounds like?
(a) A pirate's name.
(b) A girl's name.
(c) A French name.
(d) A sporting event.

4. How did Homer's father die?
(a) He was struck by lightning.
(b) A tree fell on him.
(c) He was hanged.
(d) He got lost in the desert.

5. Where does Samuel Reed say he was born?
(a) Long Island.
(b) Great Britain.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Rhode Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Homer think Harold is bound to get killed?

2. How does Mr. Brewster almost make the windows rattle?

3. What does Smelt study Homer like?

4. Why does Smelt say Reed should put down his weapon?

5. What is tormaline used for?

(see the answer key)

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