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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 sport did Jack discover in high school?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Track.
(d) Football.

2. What was a usual result of Jack's behavior in school?
(a) He had detention almost every day.
(b) He was held back from going to the next grade.
(c) He was made to sit in the corner nearly every day.
(d) He was promoted to the next grade whether or not he was ready.

3. Most of the people in Holt feel _________________ about Jack Burdette.
(a) angry.
(b) fearful.
(c) hopeful.
(d) sad.

4. Jack's father was a/an ____________________.
(a) minister.
(b) mechanic.
(c) teacher.
(d) alcoholic.

5. What did the person in #46 find it difficult to do?
(a) Ask a girl on a date.
(b) Offer condolences to Jack.
(c) Leave for college.
(d) Try out for sports.

Short Answer Questions

1. How could Jack be described as a child?

2. What does Jack say is the advice his lawyer gave him?

3. What did Jack's father not see until it was too late?

4. How did Jack's father die?

5. Who is the first person to notice the character in #2?

(see the answer key)

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