View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Pete reappears in the story, where does he promise to take Jimmie?
(a) To a casino.
(b) To meet a girl.
(c) To a saloon.
(d) To a boxing match.

2. In the opening scene of Chapter 1, what are the boys throwing at each other?
(a) Sticks.
(b) Bottles.
(c) Balls.
(d) Stones.

3. After the altercation in the doorway, where does Jimmie go to get away from Fader?
(a) To the saloon.
(b) Under the stairs.
(c) Into the old woman's apartment.
(d) Into the street.

4. What body part of Jimmie's opponent does Jimmie's father injure?
(a) His head.
(b) His shoulder.
(c) His neck.
(d) His left leg.

5. What tragic event occurs at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) The apartment burns down.
(b) Mudder becomes ill.
(c) Tommie dies.
(d) Fader dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two groups of boys are involved in the opening street fight?

2. Who does Jimmie storm at, denounce, and compare to pestering flies in Chapter 4?

3. What vehicle does Jimmie fear, respect, and love with "a distant dog-like devotion"?

4. Who breaks up the street fight between the two groups of boys?

5. What is Mudder's real name?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 229 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample