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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 is the name of the town where the story takes place?
(a) Holt.
(b) Holman.
(c) Hot Springs.
(d) Holbrook.

2. Who is the character who drives into town at the beginning of the novel?
(a) John Hall.
(b) Jack Burdette.
(c) Phil Thorpe.
(d) Pat Harrison.

3. What did the girl in #28 get in return for doing Jack's homework?
(a) Money.
(b) Homecoming queen title.
(c) Jack's romantic attentions.
(d) Football game tickets.

4. What color is the vehicle in #5?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Silver.
(d) Black.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe Jack as a student?

2. What can be said about Jack's parents?

3. Where was Jack's father headed when he died?

4. How did Jack behave in school?

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

(see the answer key)

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