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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In whose hotel room does Sister Bessie spend the night?
(a) She sleeps in the car.
(b) Dude and Jeeter's room.
(c) Various strangers' rooms.
(d) A private room.

2. What does Jeeter think about as he sits on the porch in Chapter 13?
(a) Leaving Ada.
(b) Planting his fields.
(c) Moving to Augusta.
(d) Becoming a preacher.

3. How many bedrooms are in the Lester house?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. Who interrupts Sister Bessie and Dude while they are in bed?
(a) Jeeter.
(b) Ada.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Lov.

5. What do Sister Bessie and Jeeter use for light to search for Dude?
(a) A lit candle.
(b) A match.
(c) A flashlight.
(d) An oil lamp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeeter convince Sister Bessie and Dude to do in Chapter 15?

2. At what time of day does the fire engulf the house?

3. What happens when the trio approaches its destination?

4. Where do Sister Bessie and Dude go after the wedding?

5. Why is Grandma Lester doing the activity in #151?

Short Essay Questions

1. What car trouble does the trio encounter on the way to Augusta?

2. What damages does Jeeter notice about the car when Sister Bessie and Dude return to the farm?

3. Who dies in the house fire at the Lester farm?

4. What is the nature of the fight that results in a tragic accident involving Grandma Lester?

5. How is Dude exhibiting some of Jeeter's lack of morals and integrity?

6. In spite of his good intentions, how does Jeeter's lack of diligence create a tragic mistake regarding the fire?

7. Why has Pearl left Lov and what solution does Jeeter offer?

8. What is the irony of Jeeter's work resulting in his death?

9. Does the author provide any hope for the Lester family at the end of the book?

10. How does the situation regarding Grandma Lester show Jeeter's complete disregard for his family?

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