3. What is the plan of the two crooks?
(a) To rob the restaurant.
(b) To kill a famous boxer.
(c) To kill Nick.
(d) To torch the building.

4. What is the source of Nick's father's anger?
(a) The car won't start.
(b) A fight with a man.
(c) His brother betrayed him.
(d) A young patient dies.

5. Why is the Preface written?
(a) To warn the reader about foul language.
(b) To provide some insight into the author's motivation.
(c) To explain the reason for the collection.
(d) To encourage the reader to look for symbolism.

6. Where does Nick's father go instead of going back to fight with the man?
(a) To a poker game.
(b) To the hardware store.
(c) To a bar.
(d) On a walk with Nick.

7. How many people are in the vehicle passed by Nick and his friends?
(a) 7.
(b) 3.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

8. Who does Nick learn wins the final game of the World Series?
(a) Braves.
(b) Yankees.
(c) White Sox.
(d) Reds.

9. Who is Ad Francis?
(a) A porter.
(b) A boxer.
(c) A wrestler.
(d) A minister.

10. What is Nick's father's name?
(a) Alfred.
(b) Henry.
(c) James.
(d) Mack.

11. What stereotype about the Indians does the author show?
(a) Drunken.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Industrious.

12. Who was Steve Ketchel?
(a) A physician.
(b) A hobo.
(c) A city councilman.
(d) A murdered boxer.

13. What possession of Nick's does Ad want?
(a) Flask.
(b) Canteen.
(c) Jacket.
(d) Knife.

14. Who do Nick and his friends pass on their way home?
(a) A car of teenagers.
(b) Indians.
(c) An Amish family.
(d) A bus of senior citizens.

15. What is Nick's father's occupation?
(a) Professor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Accountant.