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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. Who was the son of the owner of the town's newspaper?
(a) Peter Arbuckle.
(b) Pat Arbuckle.
(c) Phil Arbuckle.
(d) Paul Arbuckle.

2. What type of vehicle does the person in #2 drive?
(a) Camaro.
(b) Cadillac.
(c) Jeep.
(d) El Camino.

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

4. Who is the first person to notice the character in #2?
(a) Roger Carp.
(b) Ralph Bird.
(c) Richard Blaine.
(d) Ray Bowen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the character who drives into town at the beginning of the novel?

2. Who was the owner of the town's newspaper?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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