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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I, 25- 44.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what animal does the Thantham boy build a fire?
(a) A horse
(b) A steer
(c) An ox
(d) A mule

2. What is the name of the church that Lester goes to in Chapter 10 (pp. 31-32)?
(a) Sevier Church
(b) Silverlake Church
(c) Sixmile Church
(d) Salvation Church

3. What does Ballard offer to trade Fred Kirby for a jar of whiskey?
(a) A string of rabbits
(b) His rifle
(c) A pocketknife
(d) A lady's dress

4. Which of the following is not among the refuse of the dump?
(a) Old water heaters
(b) Bicycle parts
(c) Rotted fishing boats
(d) Truck parts

5. In Chapter 12 (pp. 35-36), how does Ballard remove the cow's head?
(a) A tractor
(b) A baseball bat
(c) A saw
(d) An axe

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the anonymous driver by Lester's house toss out of his car window?

2. What does Lester burn in the hearth to start a fire?

3. How many births did the Dumpkeeper's daughters have last summer?

4. What free gifts are being handed out at the auction?

5. What animal does Ballard try to shoot while kneeling by the creek?

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