View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23 through 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Chapter 1 explain the plot of this novel?
(a) It doesn't.
(b) It describes the main characters.
(c) It creates a strong setting.
(d) It discusses the major themes.

2. Why does David's father put his arm in the train door in Chapter 22?
(a) To hold it open for David.
(b) To let someone get off the train.
(c) It is an accident.
(d) Because he is angry.

3. In the beginning Chapter 6, how old is Dean?
(a) An adult.
(b) A baby.
(c) A child.
(d) A teenager.

4. In Chapter 24, what does David note about the van that picks him up?
(a) It was all black.
(b) It was a tax seizure.
(c) It was a new model.
(d) It had bullet proof windows.

5. Why is David's father in a rush to leave Libertyville in Chapter 22?
(a) He isn't in a rush to catch the train.
(b) He wants to avoid David's mother.
(c) He doesn't want to miss the train.
(d) He is nervous about being away from home.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, how many men are in the car?

2. What title does Lane Dean Jr. have in Chapter 16?

3. In Chapter 14, why is Spackman mentioned?

4. At the end of Chapter 9, what does the author question?

5. In Chapter 19, what is one main reason given for the problems of America?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 259 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample