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Bless the Beasts and Children
Glendon Swarthout
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Summary
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Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–9
Chapters 10–12
Chapters 13–15
Chapters 16–18
Chapters 19 and 20
Characters
Character List
John Cotton
Gerald Goodenow
Sammy Shecker
Lawrence Teft, III
Stephen Lally, Jr.
Billy Lally
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Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-9
Chapters 10-12
Chapters 13-15
Chapters 16-18
Chapters 19 and 20
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1
of 5
What's the name of the sixteen-year-old camp counselor who takes a leadership role in the Bedwetters?
John Cotton
Lawrence Teft, III
Stephen Lally, Jr.
Wheaties
2
of 5
What is the nature of the abilities that help Lawrence Teft III get the Bedwetters through several difficult situations?
Intellectual abilities
Musical abilities
Criminal abilities
Athletic abilities
3
of 5
Which Lally brother is the eldest and also goes by the name "Lally one"?
Billy Lally
Stephen Lally Jr.
Cornelius Lally
The Lallys are twins
4
of 5
How does Billy Lally behave towards animals?
Cruelly
With fear
With compassion
None of the above
5
of 5
What event in Gerald Goodenow's life led to his overdependence on his mother?
Breaking a leg
His being bullied
His loss of hearing
His father's death
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