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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who reveals to Joel in Chapter 6 that they were the one shooting the gun?
(a) Zoo.
(b) Amy.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Ed.

2. Who is furious at Joel for trying to run away?
(a) Keg.
(b) Randolph.
(c) Amy.
(d) Little Sunshine.

3. Who does Joel wish could rescue him from the midget?
(a) Randolph.
(b) Amy.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Ed.

4. Where does Idabel wait for Joel at so they can run away?
(a) By the mailbox.
(b) At the river.
(c) At the barn.
(d) At her house.

5. Who does Joel find lying in a bed in Chapter 6?
(a) Keg.
(b) Sam.
(c) His father.
(d) Pepe.

6. What does Randolph make towards Joel when he emerges from his room in Chapter 6?
(a) Odd hand gestures.
(b) Rude motions.
(c) Angry remarks.
(d) Loving motions.

7. What does Idabel offer to let Joel wear in Chapter 7?
(a) Her ring.
(b) Her shoes.
(c) Her colored glasses.
(d) Her jacket.

8. Where did Idabel get the item she offers to let Joel wear?
(a) Her mother.
(b) A magician.
(c) The local store.
(d) The traveling carnival.

9. How does Joel feel about undressing in front of Idabel?
(a) Excited.
(b) Skittish.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Bold.

10. Who is Pepe Alvarez's manager?
(a) John Brown.
(b) Sam Radclif.
(c) Ed Samson.
(d) Sydney Katz.

11. Whose portrait does Randolph wish to paint?
(a) Joel's.
(b) Amy's.
(c) Ed's.
(d) Pepe's.

12. Who does the person who gave Joel a haircut leave to tend to?
(a) Pepe.
(b) Jesus Fever.
(c) Randolph.
(d) Ed.

13. What is Joel squeamish about in Chapter 7 when he is with Idabel?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Baiting a hook.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Trying on clothes.

14. How many days do Randolph and Amy wait to have Jesus Fever's funeral?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

15. What does the person who admits to shooting the gun trying to scare away?
(a) Buzzards.
(b) Coyotes.
(c) Hawks.
(d) Fox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joel strap on before joining his friend outside in Chapter 10?

2. Joel concludes that his father is nothing but ______________ when he tries to envision him as a vital man.

3. What does Randolph tell Joel that his letter writing to Pepe brings him?

4. When he runs away, what does Joel leave a bottle of for Randolph?

5. Where does Joel kiss Idabel at the end of Chapter 7?

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