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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jerry say Swede lacked and is what killed him when talking with Nathan at the class reunion?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Common sense.
(c) Street smarts.
(d) Rage.

2. Why are the Orcutts and other couples over at Swede's home in Chapter 7?
(a) A Christmas party.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) For dinner.
(d) A funeral.

3. What is the name of the black worker at Swede's factory that stays with him during the riots?
(a) Vicky.
(b) Joy.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Merry.

4. What word is used to describe Bill in addition to his feeling slightly superior?
(a) Rude.
(b) Egotistical.
(c) Vain.
(d) Shameful.

5. What part of Rimrock does Swede live in?
(a) West Rimrock.
(b) New Rimrock.
(c) East Rimrock.
(d) Old Rimrock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rita first visit Swede in the book?

2. What trait is given to Dawn when she is first described in Chapter 4?

3. How many days before Nathan's class reunion did Swede die?

4. Whom does Swede fail to call after Rita threatens him?

5. What does the narrator say had not changed about Jerry besides his silly gait?

(see the answer key)

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