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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lena seem to feel about Joe?
(a) She loves him deeply.
(b) She thinks he is wonderful.
(c) She wants him to go back to school.
(d) She doesn't care about his feelings.

2. What instrument does Spunk play?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Saxophone.
(c) Piano.
(d) Trumpet.

3. What word accurately describes Spunk?
(a) Traitor.
(b) Stud.
(c) Saint.
(d) Bully.

4. Why does Walter think Spunk is seeing Lena?
(a) Because her husband is timid.
(b) Because she has a lot of money.
(c) Because she is getting old.
(d) Because she is attracted to him.

5. What is Elijah's role in the story?
(a) He helps Joe through hard times.
(b) He gives advice to Spunk.
(c) He is a narrator and a gossip.
(d) He tries to encourage others to stop gossiping.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can Spunk's clothes best be described?

2. What is Spunk's last name?

3. Whose dialogue makes up most of Chapter 1?

4. Which character has a quick temper?

5. Who goes after whatever he wants, according to Elijah?

(see the answer key)

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