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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was the author when his father died?
(a) 14 years old.
(b) 11 years old.
(c) 12 years old.
(d) 15 years old.

2. What is understood about the author and his perception of the people he introduces in Chapters 2 and 3?
(a) He understands the people more while writing about them, rather than when he was living it.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He loves and feels supports from them.
(d) He needs them.

3. What was the name of the author's friend that he narrates about in Chapter 3?
(a) Tommy.
(b) Tobey.
(c) Tony.
(d) Todd.

4. Who of the following is NOT mentioned being with the author at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Tobey.
(b) Alison.
(c) His mother.
(d) Jean.

5. How did Jean plan to make money in Chapter 3?
(a) Selling hunting gear.
(b) Cab rides.
(c) Charging for private lessons on horseback riding.
(d) Renting his house out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the verdict of Ligget's trial?

2. According to Chapter 3, what did the author and his friend do in their free time?

3. What did the frightening experience the author recalled at the end of Chapter 2 do for him?

4. How did the author's father die?

5. What writing style does the author repeat throughout the book?

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