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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hazel notice about Mrs. Watts' grin?
(a) Her teeth are green and pointed
(b) She has no teeth
(c) Her grin is sly
(d) Her teeth are tightly packed in her mouth

2. What does Hazel first notice when he gets off of the train at Taulkinham?
(a) The men's restroom
(b) The bright signs
(c) The train station
(d) A notice for Mrs. Watts' house

3. What happens to Hazel when he departs the train?
(a) It leaves without him
(b) He loses his belongings
(c) He wanders off to a dry goods store
(d) The porter throws his belongings out of the door

4. Why does Hazel choose the last bathroom stall to go into?
(a) It is only one available
(b) It is the only one without graffiti on it
(c) It says Welcome on the door
(d) It looks the most private and secluded

5. What is Mrs. Watts doing when Hazel arrives at her house?
(a) Cutting her toenails
(b) Reading a magazine
(c) Entertaining another man
(d) Applying cream to her face

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose coffin was the first Hazel had ever seen?

2. Why did Hazel leave his hometown?

3. Why does Hazel become angered in the dining car?

4. What two things did Hazel take with him when he went into the army?

5. What did Hazel consider doing to avoid having to serve in the army?

(see the answer key)

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