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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 159 - 168.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whose shop do the boys take the captured skunk?
(a) Mr. Edwards'.
(b) Mr. Evans'.
(c) Mr. Ellis'.
(d) Mr. Eller's.

2. Where did Garland Hobie hid whiskey as a boolegger?
(a) Honeysuckle bushes.
(b) A mountain cave.
(c) Room behind false door.
(d) Cellar.

3. What is one of the major inconveniences of the Rattner house?
(a) Leaky roof.
(b) No mail delivery.
(c) No air conditioning.
(d) No indoor plumbing.

4. Uncle Ather tells the boys about a time when he caught a _______________.
(a) panther kitten.
(b) bear.
(c) shark.
(d) fox.

5. What is the only thing John Wesley finds in his animal traps?
(a) A snake.
(b) A toenail.
(c) A toad.
(d) A rabbit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sylder's wife wonder about her husband when he returns from his drop-off?

2. Why does Sylder feel a strong sense of doom as he tries to fall asleep?

3. What does the old man pass by on his way home from the orchard?

4. How many animal traps does John Wesley get for his dollar?

5. With what did Sylder cover up the corpse?

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