1. How does the narrator describe Buddy’s mother in Part One?
(a) Fat and slovenly
(b) Slim and elegant
(c) Dirty and addiction-riddled
(d) Classless and cold

2. What afternoon snack does the Avenger share with his mother when he arrives home after killing the school bully in Part One?
(a) Boloney sandwiches
(b) Milk and cookies
(c) Peanut butter sandwiches
(d) Strawberry shortcake

3. What is the name of the school that the Avenger attends when he kills the school bully?
(a) Burnside High
(b) Monument High
(c) Lucy Peary Elementary School
(d) Wickburg Regional

4. The narrator says in Part One, “Artie’s screaming began” how long “after the vandalism”?
(a) 2 weeks
(b) 2 months
(c) 2 days
(d) 3 weeks

5. Who appears to be in the process of raping Karen Jerome when Buddy comes downstairs in Part One?
(a) Harry Flowers
(b) Randy Pierce
(c) Mickey Stallings
(d) Marty Sanders

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator says in Part One, “The first time he saw Randy and Marty together, Buddy flashed back to an old movie on television.” What was the movie?

2. Where did Harry get the fireworks that he presents to Buddy and the gang in Part One?

3. What is the name of Jane and Karen’s mother in the novel?

4. On what date does Mickey tell Jane it will be time to plant the tomatoes in Part One?

5. What television show does Mickey say is his favorite in Part One?

(see the answer key)

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