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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 - Sacrifice, Chapters 1, 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arvin expect of his father after hearing the statement about Charlotte?
(a) To respond in some way.
(b) To congratulate the speaker.
(c) To ignore the statement.
(d) To go to town after Charlotte immediately.

2. What does Arvin consider the event that he witnesses?
(a) It was enlightening.
(b) He realizes his father has a soft side.
(c) It is the best time he ever had with his father.
(d) It was gratifying to know his father was looking out for Willard.

3. What does Roy empty over his head?
(a) A bottle of whiskey.
(b) A jar of snakes.
(c) A bottle of beer.
(d) A jar of spiders.

4. Where is Willard going?
(a) Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
(b) Wakeman, Georgia.
(c) Differ, West Virginia.
(d) Coal Creek, Virginia.

5. What does Willard explain to his son about Willard's actions?
(a) His mother wants to go to her niece's wedding looking nicely.
(b) He is cheating a scoundrel who deserves it.
(c) It is sometimes necessary to choose the time and place to fight back.
(d) He wants to increase the cow herd so Willard has some inheritance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Arvin's father respond how Arvin expected?

2. Who does Willard shoot and kill as a mercy?

3. Where does Arvin join his father?

4. How is Reverend Sykes characterized?

5. What does Theodore say he once did?

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