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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened in spite of Jimmy's intention?
(a) He always forced himself to go.
(b) He could not pass his tests.
(c) He did not make it to school.
(d) He got lost.

2. What is Mama Jean's relation to Jimmy?
(a) Mother.
(b) Sister.
(c) Neighbor.
(d) Family friend.

3. What has Jimmy's intention been for the past few days?
(a) To go to school.
(b) To see his father.
(c) To escape from the house.
(d) To get food.

4. What changes Mama Jean's mood?
(a) She learns that Jimmy's father has been released from prison.
(b) She learns that Jimmy's father is going to send her some money for Jimmy.
(c) She learns that Crab wants to take Jimmy to Chicago.
(d) She learns that Jimmy has to be punished for being absent so much.

5. What does Jimmy do instead of going to school?
(a) Wanders around the city.
(b) Play games with other truants.
(c) Goes to the movies.
(d) Writes stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jimmy's domestic situation?

2. What does the man ask Jimmy?

3. Who does Jimmy watch for out the window?

4. 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.

5. What is Jimmy's race?

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