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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters One through Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what is Roy said to have hated?
(a) The winter.
(b) Interfering neighbors.
(c) Depending on others.
(d) Hard work.

2. What does the reporter take from his back pocket in Chapter 1?
(a) A photograph.
(b) A spiral notebook.
(c) His wallet.
(d) A set of keys.

3. Who did Roy refer to when he spoke about 'the kid'?
(a) John.
(b) Edith.
(c) His son.
(d) Sandy.

4. In Chapter 3, what did Roy berate his son over?
(a) Forgetting to feed the chickens.
(b) Skipping school.
(c) Not covering the milk.
(d) Accidentally letting a horse out of its pen.

5. Who does the reporter say Sandy fought with on the night of the fire?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) His wife.
(c) A police officer.
(d) The firefighters.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many fingers did Roy lose in the cutting machine accident?

2. How old was John Roscoe when the Goodnoughs took residence near his home?

3. What were Roy's hands said to look like after the cutting machine accident?

4. What was Ada's dying wish?

5. Where is Sandy working at the beginning of Chapter 1?

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