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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 does Phil call Casey's behavior in this section?
(a) Fresh.
(b) Common.
(c) Unappreciative.
(d) Sloppy.

2. How does Barney say they would have traveled to San Francisco?
(a) In a limo.
(b) In a greyhound bus.
(c) On motorcycle.
(d) In a train.

3. What does the youngest Walker feed his parents when they start to die?
(a) Mud and leaves.
(b) His own skin.
(c) Grass.
(d) Tree bark.

4. Where does Barney say his luck is?
(a) In the bookies.
(b) Under his bed.
(c) In his pants.
(d) Behind his ear.

5. What does the narrator do to make Ethel feel better?
(a) Helps Pam Pam with her homework.
(b) Puts on one of Pam Pam's old dresses.
(c) Puts her hair into ponytails.
(d) Does the washing up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phil do for a job?

2. Which of the following comics does Casey pick from the newspaper stand?

3. What word does the narrator use to describe the inside of Phil's house?

4. What is the name of the bookie Barney had to pay off?

5. What does Barney say his daughter is like?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mr. Jeh tell Casey about his soul?

2. What problems does Casey initially have at her new school?

3. What agreement do Casey and Paw Paw come to?

4. What has Phil done to ensure his family blends in with the white families?

5. What negative effect does this section show that Barney's gambling addiction has had on Casey?

6. How do Jasmine and Peony help the Walker family?

7. What deal does the younger Walker make with the owls?

8. Why does Barney say Casey can't move back with him just yet?

9. What does the owl story symbolize within context to the entire story?

10. How does Booger bully Casey?

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