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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Colin when he started reading on his own?
(a) 16 months.
(b) 25 months.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 6 years.

2. What is significant about the person whose grave they visit?
(a) She is an example of someone with great faith.
(b) She was killed on the same street as Hassan's second cousin.
(c) His death precipitated WWI.
(d) He is one of Colin's favorite authors.

3. Why does Colin call his mother?
(a) To ask her to wire more money.
(b) To report their location and learn if Katherine called.
(c) To tell her whose grave they visited.
(d) To tell her that the car has a problem

4. At what age does Colin start elementary school?
(a) A year ahead of other kids his age.
(b) A year later than other kids his age.
(c) Two years ahead of other kids his age.
(d) He is home schooled.

5. Why does Hassan say his proposal is necessary?
(a) Because geniuses tend to overwork.
(b) To get Colin out of his depression.
(c) So Colin can learn to take responsibility for himself.
(d) To break Colin out of his negative pattern with girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colin think about as he is lying on the ground?

2. What is Hassan's response to what Colin tells him?

3. Why does the tour guide take off her tee shirt?

4. How long does Colin spend alone in his room?

5. Why do the boys stop at a convenience store?

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