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

2. Who is Hassan?
(a) Colin's father's boss.
(b) The neighborhood brat.
(c) Colin's friend.
(d) Colin's boss.

3. Where do Colin and Hassan decide to go after gaining permission from their parents?
(a) The West Coast.
(b) Washington, D. C.
(c) They do not know.
(d) Canada.

4. What does Colin's father say he, his mother and Katherine all have in common?
(a) The belief that something better will happen for Colin.
(b) Worry about Colin.
(c) The idea that Colin should go away to college.
(d) The idea that Colin should change jobs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hassan use to convince his parents of the reasonableness of his idea for Colin and him?

2. What does Hassan think is the answer to Colin's problems?

3. How do other children treat Colin in his first few years of school?

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

5. At what age does Colin start elementary school?

(see the answer key)

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