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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jack's mother was a/an _________________ woman.
(a) overweight.
(b) religious.
(c) tall.
(d) brilliant.

2. How can Jessie best be characterized?
(a) Outgoing.
(b) Boisterous.
(c) Unobtrusive.
(d) Arrogant.

3. What is the purpose of Jessie's visit to the Hold Mercury office in January of 1977?
(a) To purchase a subscription.
(b) To have a notice printed about Jack.
(c) To place an ad for the grain elevator.
(d) To place an ad for her garage sale.

4. Who makes the decision to not put Charlie on trial?
(a) The prosecutors.
(b) The mayor.
(c) The judge.
(d) The grain elevator.

5. How do the townspeople feel when Charlie does not stand trial?
(a) They feel cheated out of justice.
(b) They don't pay much attention to the situation.
(c) They understand his situation.
(d) They are complacent about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumor about Jack spreads quickly in town when Jack returns from his trip?

2. How does Jessie compare to the definition of a woman they thought Jack would marry?

3. How did Jack behave in school?

4. Why do the townspeople center their anger about the theft on the bookkeeper?

5. Who was the girl who agreed to do all of Jack's homework?

(see the answer key)

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