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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which state is "Summer of Night" set?
(a) Ohio.
(b) New York.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Texas.

2. Where do Dale and Lawrence discover new furrows in the ground?
(a) By the nursery school.
(b) In their backyard.
(c) Around the baseball diamond.
(d) Outside the post office.

3. Who informs Duane and his father of Art's death?
(a) Sheriff Jones.
(b) Sheriff Barney.
(c) Sheriff Congden.
(d) Sheriff Harris.

4. Why does Mr. Ashley-Montague say Duane cannot see the historical papers?
(a) Because they have been lost for the past fifty years.
(b) Because they are too delicate to handle.
(c) Because Mr. Ashley-Montague sees no reason why a child should want to.
(d) Because they were burned.

5. How many feet off the ground does Jim climb in order to see in Mrs. Doubbet's room?
(a) Thirty feet.
(b) Ten feet.
(c) Twenty five feet.
(d) Twelve feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Congden say Van Skye couldn't have been driving the truck which chased Duane?

2. What does the noise which comes from the back of Van Syke's truck sound like?

3. What is Duane's dog named?

4. What nickname do the boys have for the teacher, Mrs. Doubbet?

5. Who stops Dale when he tries to follow Cordie in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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