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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is NOT one of the relatives to which Melody introduces him?
(a) Aunt Georgina
(b) Gambo
(c) Aunt Dodo
(d) Aunt Booty

2. In what grade is Jeff when he finds out his mother has left him and his father, the Professor?
(a) Second
(b) First
(c) Eighth
(d) Fifth

3. What kinds of guitars does Jeff confess to the professor that he would like to have?
(a) Stratocasters
(b) Martins
(c) Russells
(d) Gibsons

4. What does Jeff write to Gambo after he arrives back in town from his trip with his mother?
(a) A poem
(b) A story
(c) A long letter
(d) Thank you note

5. Who is waiting to pick up Jeff when he arrives back home from his visit with Melody?
(a) Brother Thomas
(b) Jackson
(c) Ian
(d) The Professor

Short Answer Questions

1. Melody makes sure to say that she would never work for or be supported by ___________.

2. Melody tells Jeff that _________________ have killed the crabs and the herons who used to live in the marshes.

3. ____________ used to tell Jeff that the Professor wasn't much of a father, which makes Jeff upset.

4. _____________ apologizes to Jeff for allowing him to get so sick and for not scheduling regular check-ups.

5. When Jeff and his mother stop at a house where two women are sitting, what are the women doing?

(see the answer key)

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