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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 141-168.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama Jean say when she comes in?
(a) She is afraid of the man with Jimmy.
(b) She is apologetic that Jimmy hasn't been going to school.
(c) She is upset, and runs out.
(d) She is glad to see Crab.

2. What do Mama Jean and Crab talk about?
(a) The past.
(b) Jimmy's future.
(c) Mama Jean's sacrifices for Jimmy.
(d) Jimmy's truancy.

3. What does Crab tell Jimmy he arranged for the night?
(a) A plan for revenge on Frank.
(b) A heist.
(c) A job.
(d) An interview.

4. What is Crab's intention at the place he takes Jimmy to?
(a) He plans to steal a car.
(b) He plans to hitch a ride.
(c) He plans to jump a train.
(d) He plans to hide the car.

5. What does Jimmy ask Crab?
(a) When they are going to eat.
(b) Why he let himself get caught.
(c) When they are going back to New York.
(d) Why is it so important to get Rydell to tell the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Crab and Jimmy waiting for in the morning?

2. Where do Crab and Jimmy go when Crab comes back?

3. Where is the novel set?

4. Where does Crab take Jimmy?

5. How does Crab's arrival change things for Jimmy? He is thrust into a role he has never played. He is no longer free. He has to use all his resources just to keep himself safe. He is constantly in danger and is overwhelmed by it.

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