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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does she use to describe what the people who set the items outside of the house must be?
(a) Broke.
(b) Desperate.
(c) Crazy.
(d) Impulsive.

2. What item does the boy say is "pretty good" (3) before going to see if anybody is home?
(a) The bed.
(b) The record player.
(c) The TV.
(d) The heater.

3. What does the girl tell the boy to do if someone is home and they discuss prices?
(a) Ask if they can deliver.
(b) Offer $10 less than whatever they are asking.
(c) Offer a little more so they can ensure a sale.
(d) Offer to buy the whole lot for $100.

4. What does the girl do as the boy sits on the couch with a cigarette looking at the TV?
(a) She gets back in the car.
(b) She sits beside the boy.
(c) She looks through the records.
(d) She lay on the bed.

5. How are the sheets described, which lay on the drawers near two pillows?
(a) Zig-zagged.
(b) Checkered.
(c) Candy striped.
(d) Solid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the man have in his sack as he approaches the house?

2. How much does the girl offer for the man after the man tells them how much he wanted?

3. What does the girl say to the boy as they pass the man's house with the items outside?

4. What word does the author use for chest of drawers in the story?

5. From what material was the kitchen set made?

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