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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time does the narrator say the home invaders enter the house in the beginning of Part One?
(a) 9:02 p.m.
(b) 10:15 p.m.
(c) 2:00 a.m.
(d) 8:20 p.m.

2. What is Mickey Stalling’s position in the neighborhood where Jane’s family lives in the novel?
(a) He’s a city councilman
(b) He’s a handyman
(c) He’s a preacher
(d) He’s a local butcher

3. How much allowance does Buddy’s father send him once a week after he’s moved out of the house in Part One?
(a) $15
(b) $10
(c) $25
(d) $5

4. How old was Buddy’s sister when she fell from a tree and broke her arm?
(a) 8
(b) 9
(c) 10
(d) 5

5. The narrator describes Mr. Jerome as serving on the committee for what charitable organization every year in Part One?
(a) The Blue Cross
(b) The Salvation Army
(c) The Red Cross
(d) The United Way

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Avenger’s father in the novel?

2. Who is the bully described from the Avenger’s perspective that “spent the day snickering” in Part One?

3. What grade in school is the Avenger when he kills the school bully in Part One?

4. Buddy’s mother is described in Part One as working five days a week in what position in Wickburg?

5. What do Randy and Marty argue about as Buddy and his friends drive away from the house they’ve demolished in Part One?

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