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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rudy say when Ben asks him about having been a Catholic priest?
(a) He does not want to talk about it.
(b) He tells Ben he is no longer a Catholic.
(c) He tells him about seminary.
(d) He tells Ben about his last church.

2. What does Lambeer say to Ben about Malcolm X's book?
(a) That Malcolm did not write the book.
(b) That Malcolm was a liar.
(c) That Malcolm had very radical ideas.
(d) That is was a great book.

3. What does the doctor do after he tells Ben about his illness?
(a) Take another blood sample.
(b) Admit Ben to the hospital.
(c) Call Ben's parents.
(d) Set up an appointment for treating Ben.

4. What is the first thing Ben thinks about after hearing about his illness?
(a) His mother's reaction.
(b) Telling his brother.
(c) Finishing school.
(d) Finding a viable treatment.

5. What subject does Mr. Lambeer teach?
(a) Geography.
(b) History.
(c) U.S. government and current events.
(d) English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rudy say is the reason Malcolm X was hated by many?

2. What does Hey-Soos point out to Ben when Ben says he wants an ordinary senior year?

3. What does Ben's father say about his wife's illness?

4. What project does Ben chose in Lambeer's class?

5. What does Ben think about the news that he is dying?

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