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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where was Jack's father returning when he was killed?
(a) The bars.
(b) The hospital.
(c) The high school.
(d) A church.

2. What does the sheriff do when he confronts Jack?
(a) Places him under arrest.
(b) Shoots him in the leg.
(c) Gives him a ticket for loitering.
(d) Tells him to get out of town.

3. What did the girl in #28 get in return for doing Jack's homework?
(a) Money.
(b) Football game tickets.
(c) Jack's romantic attentions.
(d) Homecoming queen title.

4. What is the sheriff doing when he gets a call about Jack Burdette?
(a) Mowing the lawn.
(b) Eating dinner.
(c) Taking a nap.
(d) Coaching Little League.

5. Who is the first person to notice the character in #2?
(a) Richard Blaine.
(b) Ray Bowen.
(c) Ralph Bird.
(d) Roger Carp.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month of the year did Jack's father die?

2. What is the name of the town where the story takes place?

3. What does the wife of the person in #8 want him to do?

4. What rule for football players did Jack have difficulty following?

5. What is a quality that Jack possesses?

(see the answer key)

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