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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. To what status does Colin refer when speaking to Hassan?
(a) Colin's status as the nineteenth Colin in his family.
(b) Colin's status as a prodigy.
(c) Colin's status as an only child.
(d) Colin's status as a track star.

2. How long does Colin spend alone in his room?
(a) 28 hours.
(b) 14 hours.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 3 days.

3. What has just happened to Colin?
(a) He's just been dumped by his girlfriend.
(b) He was just scared by a large shark.
(c) He was harassed by some bullies.
(d) His teacher just woke him by slamming a book on his desk.

4. Who asked Colin if he wants to be her boyfriend?
(a) A girl named Mary.
(b) The tour guide.
(c) Katherine I.
(d) No one.

5. What does Hassan use to convince his parents of the reasonableness of his idea for Colin and him?
(a) That Colin and Hassan are in their last summer of childhood.
(b) That jobs are non-existent, so Colin and Hassan should learn more about their country.
(c) That Colin and Hassan are going to find jobs.
(d) That Colin and Hassan are too depressed to work that summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colin's father say about Colin's last girlfriend?

2. What does Colin do when he goes into his bathroom after talking to his father?

3. What does the narrator say about the fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare"?

4. What is significant about the person whose grave they visit?

5. Why does Hassan say his proposal is necessary?

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