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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "If It Bleeds".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which state does the story "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" take place?
(a) Michigan.
(b) California.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Maine.

2. Albie is said to have "at least" told "part of the truth" (133) about the cupola to his grandson Chuck just before Chuck turned how old?
(a) 16.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 9.

3. Where does Chuck put his briefcase when he decides to dance to the groove Jared is putting forth?
(a) On the stairs.
(b) In the air.
(c) Between his feet.
(d) On Jared's lap.

4. Who first told Craig about Mr. Harrigan's business history when he first moved to town?
(a) Craig's friend.
(b) Craig's dad.
(c) Craig's babysitter.
(d) Craig's sister.

5. In which town does the majority of the story "Mr. Harrigan's Phone" take place?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Harlow.
(c) Vallejo.
(d) Lansing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character did Craig call first when he discovered he had a winning lottery ticket?

2. How much distance lay between the houses of Mr. Harrigan and Craig throughout his childhood?

3. How old was Chuck when his grandfather Albie died of a heart attack on the front steps of the library?

4. In what month just after the end of Chuck's eighth grade year did his grandmother Sarah die?

5. What types of movies did Sarah use to teach her grandson Chuck to dance?

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