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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Colin's father say about Colin's last girlfriend?
(a) She called Colin's father's cell phone.
(b) She is at the front door.
(c) They met her at the hot dog stand.
(d) She is not worth grieving over.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hassan say his proposal is necessary?

2. Where do Colin and Hassan stop to sleep?

3. What does Colin's pre-school tell his parents?

4. What does Hassan do after waking?

5. Where do Colin and Hassan decide to go after gaining permission from their parents?

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