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

4. What town is this story based upon?
(a) Atlanta, Georgia.
(b) High Point, North Carolina.
(c) Los Angeles, California.
(d) Eatonville, Florida.

5. How does Joe's size compare to Spunk's?
(a) He is much smaller.
(b) Joe is taller than Spunk, but not stronger.
(c) They are about the same size.
(d) Joe is much fatter.

6. What is Spunk's occupation?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A sawmill worker.
(c) A dentist.
(d) A musician.

7. Which character has a quick temper?
(a) Lena.
(b) Spunk.
(c) Elijah.
(d) Joe.

8. Who is accused of attacking someone else from behind in Chapter 2?
(a) Elijah.
(b) Spunk.
(c) Joe.
(d) Walter.

9. What weapon does Spunk claim Joe had, in Chapter 2?
(a) A hammer.
(b) A pistol.
(c) A meatax.
(d) A knife.

10. Which character is described as a giant, brown-skinned man?
(a) Spunk.
(b) Walter.
(c) Joe.
(d) Elijah.

11. What do the men discuss doing to Spunk in Chapter 2?
(a) Locking him up.
(b) Killing him.
(c) Driving him into the middle of nowhere.
(d) Throwing him in the river.

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

13. Where do the men bring the sheriff from, in Chapter 2?
(a) Miami.
(b) Orlando.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Tallahassee.

14. During what decade is this story set?
(a) 1890's.
(b) 1990's.
(c) 1920's.
(d) 1950's.

15. How do the men treat Joe when he comes into the store?
(a) With sympathy.
(b) They ridicule him.
(c) They laugh at his jokes.
(d) With respect and deference.