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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Marcus try to avoid bullies in Chapter 3?
(a) He skips classes.
(b) He joins a club that gathers before and after school.
(c) He arrives early and remains inside at recess.
(d) He helps the teachers clean after school.

2. Who is Marcus forced to visit with in Chapter 19?
(a) His father.
(b) The headmistress at his school.
(c) Will.
(d) His smelly aunt.

3. Why does Marcus partly blame his mother for the trouble he faces at school?
(a) She cuts his hair strangely.
(b) She makes him wear her hand-me-downs.
(c) She always tells off his bullies.
(d) She doesn't let him listen to music or play video games that the other children like.

4. What does Marcus do in anticipation of his mother's homecoming?
(a) He does all his homework.
(b) He makes her favorite dinner.
(c) He cleans the apartment.
(d) He hides all the sharp objects.

5. What do Marcus and Will often talk about in Chapter 16?
(a) Music.
(b) Fiona and Marcus' wish for a bigger family.
(c) School and Marcus' father.
(d) Girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Will's last name?

2. What does Marcus believe he has done at the end of Chapter 8?

3. What does Suzie pick up Will for in Chapter 8?

4. What lie does Will tell the park keeper in Chapter 9?

5. What does Fiona say is the reason that she has arranged for Marcus to go out on Saturday?

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