4. How do the men in Chapter 2 feel toward Spunk?
(a) They are happy to know him.
(b) They feel badly for him.
(c) They are angry.
(d) They like him more.

5. Who expresses doubt that Joe would really do anything to Spunk?
(a) Lena.
(b) Spunk.
(c) Walter and Elijah.
(d) Joe.

6. Who encourages Joe to hurt Spunk?
(a) His father.
(b) Walter and Elijah.
(c) Spunk.
(d) Lena.

7. Who does Lena love more, Joe or Spunk?
(a) Spunk.
(b) She loves both for different reasons.
(c) Joe.
(d) It is unclear.

8. Who do Elijah and Walter see walking down the street in Chapter 1?
(a) Joe and Lena.
(b) Spunk and Joe.
(c) Spunk and Lena.
(d) Their girlfriends.

9. What weapon does Spunk carry with him?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) An Army 45.
(c) An assault weapon.
(d) A pocket knife.

10. What is Spunk's last name?
(a) Banks.
(b) Walters.
(c) It is unclear.
(d) Smith.

11. What size is the town where the story takes place?
(a) It is unclear.
(b) A million people.
(c) Three million people.
(d) Very small.

12. How do people in the town treat Spunk?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) With fear and respect.
(c) With disrespect.
(d) Like they treat anyone else.

13. Whose dialogue makes up most of Chapter 1?
(a) Spunk and Joe's.
(b) Spunk and Lena's.
(c) Walter and Elijah's.
(d) Joe and Elijah's.

14. What is the major topic of gossip in Chapter 1?
(a) The amount of money Lena spends.
(b) The weather.
(c) Spunk's relationship.
(d) Joe's injuries.

15. What does Lena say about the house she lives in now?
(a) She would never, ever leave it.
(b) She hates it.
(c) It is lonely.
(d) It belongs to her.