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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes a lump to form in Cotton's throat as they are driving through the wilderness at nighttime?
(a) Witnessing the beauty of the stars.
(b) Seeing the boys huddled together for warmth.
(c) Accidentally running over a jackrabbit.
(d) Thinking about his parents back home.

2. When threats of retuning home arise in the vote, which Bedwetter promises to go on, completing the quest on his own?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Shecker.
(c) Goodenow.
(d) Lally Two.

3. In what state is this novel set?
(a) South Dakota.
(b) Idaho.
(c) Arizona.
(d) Montana.

4. Which of the campers is the only boy who can drive?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Goodenow.
(c) Lally One.
(d) Teft.

5. How do the boys finally sneak out of camp?
(a) On foot.
(b) On horseback.
(c) On bicycles.
(d) In a stolen car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something Teft found in his camp counselor's locker?

2. When asked who is in favor of abandoning the plan, who is the only one to raise their hand?

3. How does Cotton show his anger and frustration with his gang when they complain about wanting to return back to camp?

4. How do the bullies figure out that the Bedwetters are lying to them?

5. What two letters are etched into the backs of the boys' camp jackets?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cotton feel when he hears the gang fighting and blaming each other for their plan's failure?

2. How does Cotton react to the final vote about whether or not the quest should end?

3. What is "the bump"?

4. What dramatic event occurred when Teft was flying to Arizona?

5. Why aren't the boys arrested when they unexpectedly run into a police car while trying to steal a car?

6. How did Shecker first prompt the Bedwetters' rebellious behavior?

7. What gruesome discovery do the boys make when they reach their destination?

8. Who takes control, and how, when the bullies discover the boys are driving a stolen vehicle?

9. What unusual supplies do Lally One and Goodenow pack for their dangerous mission?

10. Why are Lally One and Shecker left behind during the drive toward the quest?

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