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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 many times has this same event occurred to Colin in the past?
(a) 0.
(b) 19.
(c) 13.
(d) 5.

2. What does Colin do when he goes into his bathroom after talking to his father?
(a) Cuts his arm.
(b) Cries.
(c) Throws up.
(d) Shaves.

3. In what grade is Colin when he meets his first Katherine?
(a) 6th.
(b) 4th.
(c) 2nd.
(d) 3rd.

4. What is Colin Singleton doing at the opening of the novel?
(a) Wandering in the city park.
(b) Sitting in a classroom.
(c) Swimming in the ocean.
(d) Taking a bath.

5. Why do the boys stop at a convenience store?
(a) They see an advertisement for a free map.
(b) It is where the start of the grave is.
(c) To ask directions to the cemetery.
(d) They see an advertisement for free gas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Colin and Hassan go after talking to Colin's parents?

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

3. Why does Colin believe he is past the prime of his life?

4. At what age does Colin start elementary school?

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

(see the answer key)

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