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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what part of the state does the story take place?
(a) West.
(b) South.
(c) Middle.
(d) North.

2. When does J.P. officially become a chimney sweep?
(a) After he tries some other jobs.
(b) A year after he gets married.
(c) Right after he marries his wife.
(d) After a few months dating his wife.

3. What was the short story the narrator read about?
(a) A man on a sledding trip.
(b) A man on a camping trip.
(c) A man freezing.
(d) A man in a cabin.

4. What does the teenager say when the narrator and his girlfriend are leaving for the facility?
(a) "Drive safely."
(b) "The hell with you."
(c) "I'll be gone when you get back."
(d) "Good riddance."

5. What name does the narrator's wife call him the last time they spoke?
(a) Lowlife.
(b) Sponge.
(c) Wet brain.
(d) Freak.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does J.P.'s violent streak first show up?

2. What reason does J.P. give for his starting to drink heavily?

3. What does J.P. say he wanted to do when he got out of high school?

4. When does J.P. ask his wife on a first date?

5. What country does "the guy who travels" want to make contacts in?

(see the answer key)

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