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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What doctor has prescribed sleeping pills for Jane when her family is in seclusion in Part Two?
(a) Dr. Hamlin
(b) Dr. Ross
(c) Dr. Smith
(d) Dr. Allison

2. What little boy from two doors down from Jane’s house is described as specializing in “riding his bike helter-skelter on the sidewalk” in Part One?
(a) Vaughn Masterson
(b) Mickey Stallings
(c) Randy Pierce
(d) Mikey Bryan

3. The narrator describes Mr. Jerome as serving on the committee for what charitable organization every year in Part One?
(a) The Salvation Army
(b) The Red Cross
(c) The Blue Cross
(d) The United Way

4. At what time “on the dot” does Buddy’s mother demand that he and his sister show up at the table for dinner each evening, according to the narrator in Part One?
(a) 7:10 p.m.
(b) 6:15 p.m.
(c) 6:30 p.m.
(d) 7:15 p.m.

5. With what weapon does the Avenger kill the school bully in Part One?
(a) A butcher knife
(b) A dagger
(c) A crowbar
(d) A revolver

Short Answer Questions

1. What river do Jane and Buddy walk along holding hands in Part Two?

2. Who appears to be in the process of raping Karen Jerome when Buddy comes downstairs in Part One?

3. When Marty tells Buddy about Harry’s arrest in Part Two, he says, “I’ve known Harry all my life. We were in preschool together. Harry never” what?

4. At what time does the narrator say the home invaders leave the Jerome home after trashing it in the beginning of Part One?

5. What is the name of the Avenger’s father in the novel?

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