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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Swedish Cremes and Welfare Cheese.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dad want to go to his sister's house at the beginning of the book?
(a) She is very lonely.
(b) Her heat works.
(c) Her cooler works.
(d) She makes delicious food.

2. How does Kenny feel when he sees the person who stole his gloves getting punished?
(a) Elated.
(b) Terrible.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) Ashamed.

3. How does Momma get into the locked bathroom?
(a) She uses her hair pin to open the lock.
(b) She makes Byron open it.
(c) She knocks down the door.
(d) She has a key.

4. What does Kenny call his brother at the beginning of the book?
(a) A crook and criminal.
(b) A misunderstood boy.
(c) A prankster.
(d) A juvenile delinquent.

5. Why is the store owner confused when the two children ask to sign the welfare list in Chapter 6?
(a) The Hicks are not on welfare.
(b) He does not allow people to sign for items.
(c) He does not recognize them.
(d) There is no list.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Kenny's only friend before the new kid moved in?

2. Why is Kenny so grateful when Southern boys start coming to school?

3. Where does the person who helps mend the friendship between Kenny and the new kid talk to the new kid?

4. What is the new kid's brother's name?

5. What does Momma threaten to do if Byron is caught playing with the dangerous item again?

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