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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is a "boomer", according to Chapter 3? (from Chapter 3)

A sex offender.

A homeless person

A murderer.

A thief.

2.

Which character pulls a gun during the fight on the bridge in Chapter 1? (from Chapter 1 )

The Chinaman.

An unnamed laborer.

Robert Grainier.

Mr. Sears.

3.

What else is unique about the dog described by Peterson, aside from the fact that it apparently shot its owner? (from Chapter 5)

It is part of a pack of animals all fathered by a wolf.

It is part of a pack of wild animals that Peterson has tamed.

It is part of a pack of animals raised by a wild human.

It is part of a pack of animals that attacks humans.

4.

Who is Arn Peeples? (from Chapter 2)

One of Grainier's co-workers, and a story-teller.

One of Grainier's supervisors, and a liar.

One of Grainier's co-workers, and a thief.

One of Grainier's supervisors, and a corrupt businessman.

5.

What does Gladys believe about what happened the night of the fire? (from Chapter 6)

That by saving the chocolates, she saved Kate's life.

That by throwing away her Bible, she earned the wrath of God and got Kate killed.

That by throwing away her Bible, she earned the wrath of God and was killed.

That by throwing away the chocolates, she created a trail that the animals who saved Kate's life could follow.

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