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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rick say of the errors that occur in his story?
(a) They are only his perceptions.
(b) They are lies to hide truths.
(c) They are there to protect people.
(d) They are lies created to entertain.

2. What life lesson did Rick's mother teach him that he broke when he made fun of a boy for having lice?
(a) That poor people should be treated with extra care.
(b) That no one should be laughed at.
(c) That everyone deserves a certain amount of dignity.
(d) That everyone needs love.

3. How long did Rick put off writing his book?
(a) Fifteen years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Ten years.

4. What does Rick say about this book?
(a) That it is not important.
(b) That it is a story meant only for his family.
(c) That he wrote it for himself.
(d) That everyone should read it.

5. What city's bombing did Rick mention that he writes about?
(a) Pearl Harbor.
(b) Hiroshima.
(c) Port au Prince.
(d) Oklahoma City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rick hope his story will accomplish?

2. What was Rick's mother's response when he asked her if he could write the book?

3. What did Rick's grandmother die from?

4. What war was Rick's father in?

5. What bet did Uncle Jimbo win for twenty dollars?

(see the answer key)

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