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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did a librarian tell Chick he could not read 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA by Jules Verne?
(a) He did not have a library card.
(b) He was disrespectful to books.
(c) It was too hard for him.
(d) It was to easy for him.

2. How does Chick react to the announcement that he was a blessing his mother had waited a long time to receive?
(a) He wanted a drink.
(b) With pride and humility.
(c) He hugged his mother.
(d) With shame for all he had done wrong over the past few years.

3. Why does Chick tell Roberta the truth about Santa Claus that first Christmas after Len left the family?
(a) He believes that believing in Santa is hurting Roberta.
(b) He thinks believing in Santa is childish.
(c) He thinks Posey is trying to trick them.
(d) He misses his dad and does not want his mother to try to take her place.

4. Why does Chick believe Posey lost all her friends after the divorce?
(a) Everyone sided with Len.
(b) Other women were threatened by her charm and beauty.
(c) She became depressed and unplesant to be around.
(d) No one wanted to associate with a divorcee.

5. What does Chick stop at a convenience store to buy in Section 1?
(a) Beer.
(b) Soda pop.
(c) Wine.
(d) Whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What musical object does Chick compare small towns to?

2. Who calls down to Chick from upstairs as he stands in the kitchen of his mother's abandoned house in Section 2, Part 1?

3. Why does Chick sneak out of work in Section 1?

4. Why does Chick say his hometown is called Pepperville Beach?

5. Why did Posey choose a tree to place her prayer in?

(see the answer key)

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