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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What town does Hollis want to research its history?
(a) Gaspar.
(b) Gutshot.
(c) Providence.
(d) Brady.

2. Where do Colin and Hassan stop to sleep?
(a) A rest stop.
(b) A campground.
(c) A motel.
(d) Hassan's aunt's house.

3. What does Colin do as Hassan and Lindsey are playing?
(a) Works on his Katherines theorem.
(b) Reads.
(c) Takes a nap.
(d) Writes on his theory of the middle of the Universe.

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

5. When does the tour guide say she will return?
(a) She does not plan to return.
(b) In 8 minutes.
(c) Shortly.
(d) In a half an hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Colin Singleton doing at the opening of the novel?

2. How much pay could Colin and Hollis earn at the factory?

3. What does Hollis want Hassan and Colin to do the next day?

4. What does Hollis offer Colin and Hassan?

5. What was the name of the tour guides first and only boyfriend?

(see the answer key)

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