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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 63).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the woman moving in across the street from Corrine in Part I?
(a) She goes into labor.
(b) She shoots Corrine's cat.
(c) She breaks her leg on old rope in the yard.
(d) Someone throws cans and bottles at her from the street.

2. How does Corrine bang her head in Part I?
(a) She cuts it when she falls through her front door window.
(b) Someone hits her when she is robbed.
(c) She trips over Potter's old cane.
(d) She bangs her head against the wall.

3. What does Corrine tell Robert Whitehead when she sees him late at night in Part I?
(a) To tell Aimee Jo to come over for ice cream the next day.
(b) To tell Mary Rose to count on Corrine if she needs anything.
(c) To tell Mary Rose she can borrow some money after all.
(d) To tell Mary Rose not to shoot any more of Corrine's pets.

4. What does Corrine like to do often when she thinks about Potter?
(a) Sit in his truck.
(b) Use his hammer.
(c) Go to his office.
(d) Fire his gun.

5. What does Mary Rose call her gun?
(a) Sleepy Girl.
(b) The Blitz.
(c) Old Yeller.
(d) Old Lady.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Potter write in his note to Corrine was his biggest regret?

2. How old is Gloria in Part I?

3. What does Gloria say over and over again once Mary Rose has given her a glass of water?

4. Which child from town used to love to talk with Potter and still comes around to see Corrine?

5. What does Dale Strickland say when he hears the police arrive at Mary Rose's house?

(see the answer key)

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