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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jack's father not see until it was too late?
(a) A semi-trailer.
(b) An intruder.
(c) A train coming down the tracks.
(d) A gang of boys in a car.

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

3. How could Jack be described as a child?
(a) Average and quiet.
(b) Big and tough.
(c) Fat and a bully.
(d) Tall and shy.

4. What is the sheriff doing when he gets a call about Jack Burdette?
(a) Taking a nap.
(b) Eating dinner.
(c) Mowing the lawn.
(d) Coaching Little League.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Jack as a student?
(a) Less than ideal.
(b) Eager.
(c) Attentive.
(d) Scholarly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the person in #46 find it difficult to do?

2. In school, no teacher would agree to have Jack in her class for more than ____________________.

3. How did Jack's father die?

4. Why did Jack become a hero in Holt?

5. From where was Jack's father returning when he was killed?

(see the answer key)

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