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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Colin and Hassan go after talking to Colin's parents?
(a) To Hassan's house.
(b) To the basement to work on a new invention Colin has thought of.
(c) To the beach.
(d) To the movies.

2. What are Hassan and Lindsey doing when Colin joins them?
(a) Giving the dog a bath.
(b) Playing dominoes.
(c) Watching poker on t.v.
(d) Creating a work schedule.

3. Why does Colin believe he is past the prime of his life?
(a) Because he cannot imagine meeting a 20th Katherine.
(b) Because he finds a gray hair in his head.
(c) Because he lost a debate to a kid who is younger than he.
(d) Because prodigies generally peak at 12 or 13 years.

4. 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.

5. What does Colin remember about his third grade tutor?
(a) The tutor had a really long beard.
(b) The tutor was mean.
(c) The tutor barely whispered when she talked.
(d) Katherine I is the tutor's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What will Colin and Hassan do in their job that summer?

4. What does Colin say genius is?

5. How is the person in the grave the boys visit portrayed?

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