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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapters 8-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Steve meet Jeremy's mother, Linda?
(a) Steve and Linda grew up close to each other.
(b) Steve met Linda through mutual friends.
(c) Steve met Linda at college.
(d) Steve met Linda when she was his waitress at a diner he went to often.

2. After Jeremy receives a job offer from Bob Veatch, what does he tell his father he has to do first?
(a) Jeremy argues that he is still unsure about the job, and that he wants his father to stop pressuring him.
(b) Jeremy tells his father he has to talk to Sarah Jane at the Video Hut and possibly put in his notice.
(c) Jeremy tells his dad he will most likely decline Bob Veatch's offer and stay at Video Hut.
(d) Jeremy decides that he will quit Video Hut immediately and start the new job.

3. Who does Ezra live with?
(a) Ezra lives with his stepfather.
(b) Ezra lives with his mother and father.
(c) Ezra lives alone.
(d) Ezra lives with his sister, Stephanie.

4. What advice does Stephanie give to Jeremy during their meeting in Part One, Chapter 10?
(a) Stephanie demands that Jeremy not tell anyone about their meeting, because it will cause trouble.
(b) Stephanie tells Jeremy that he should quit his job at Video Hut.
(c) Stephanie requests that Jeremy watch Sarah Jane closely.
(d) Stephanie tells Jeremy that he needs to go someplace and get away from home.

5. What is in the picture Sarah Jane shows Lisa Sample?
(a) Lisa Sample's shed.
(b) Lisa Sample's farmhouse.
(c) Three people with hoods over their heads.
(d) A man with a mask.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part One, Chapter 2, what county is the setting of the novel?

2. Why does Ezra say Sarah Jane will not be coming to work in Part One, Chapter 7?

3. What is the name of the counselor that Steve sees after his wife dies?

4. How does Jeremy summarize his impression of family gatherings in Part One, Chapter 2?

5. What does Jeremy do after Sarah Jane stops showing up to work?

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