3. What does Ellen ask Ethan to let her hold during the party for Allen?
(a) Her old doll.
(b) His hand.
(c) The talisman.
(d) Allen's framed speech.

4. How does Ethan feel when he hears what Marullo said about him?
(a) Excited.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Flattered.
(d) Nervous.

5. Where does Ethan dream of going while he is in his special place at the end of the book?
(a) Margie's house.
(b) Hell.
(c) The bottom of the ocean.
(d) Home.

6. What does Allen say he wants to do for a living after winning the contest?
(a) Write screen plays.
(b) Enter contests.
(c) Teach at a college.
(d) Work in television.

7. What does Mary do when she hears that Ethan owns the store?
(a) Cries.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Faints.
(d) Jumps up and down.

8. Why is Allen's speech being discredited?
(a) They think Allen had help from his parents.
(b) Allen is not old enough.
(c) It was plagiarized.
(d) It is too common.

9. What does Ethan take with him on July 1st?
(a) The talisman.
(b) A picture.
(c) His gun.
(d) A Bible.

10. How much money does Marullo give Ethan when he offers to let him take a vacation?
(a) $50.
(b) $70.
(c) $40.
(d) $60.

11. Why can't Mary relax while on vacation?
(a) She wants to check on her inheritance.
(b) She wants to visit the store.
(c) She wants to have her fortune read.
(d) She wants to spread the news.

12. Who spoke against the town manager in the grand jury?
(a) Ethan.
(b) Stoney.
(c) Baker.
(d) Margie.

13. Why did Ethan say he took the talisman from the cabinet?
(a) For good luck.
(b) To keep it safe.
(c) To get it cleaned.
(d) He wanted to show it to Joey.

14. What does Ethan buy to celebrate while on vacation?
(a) Sparklers.
(b) Ribbons.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Streamers.

15. Whom does Ethan think should own the talisman now?
(a) Allen.
(b) Mary.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Margie.