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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the man who talks to Jimmy?
(a) His uncle.
(b) The Principal.
(c) The Guidance Counselor.
(d) His father.

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

3. What is Jimmy's domestic situation?
(a) He is abused.
(b) He is doted on, almost smothered.
(c) He is left to fend for himself.
(d) He is well cared for.

4. What are Jimmy's feelings about his father?
(a) He is still unsure how to feel.
(b) He is wary of his promises.
(c) He is resentful about his absence.
(d) He is impressed by his bravado.

5. What does Crab do for Mama Jean?
(a) Give her money.
(b) Threaten her.
(c) Bring food and drink.
(d) Fix the sink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who died in the events for which Crab was arrested?

2. What does Mama Jean make before packing Jimmy's things?

3. What happened in spite of Jimmy's intention?

4. What does Mama Jean tell Jimmy?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jimmy's environment like?

2. What does Mama Jean tell Jimmy when he is leaving?

3. Who does Jimmy think is looking for him?

4. Where does Jimmy live?

5. Where does Jimmy find himself when he wakes up in the car?

6. What favor does Crab do for Mama Jean?

7. What is the destination of Crab's trip with Jimmy?

8. What is Mama Jean's response to Crab's arrival?

9. What happens when Jimmy finally makes it to school?

10. What is Jimmy's situation with school?

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