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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book is Eliza reading in Chapter Three?
(a) Breakfast at Tiffany's.
(b) Pudd'nhead Wilson.
(c) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(d) The Naked and the Dead.

2. From what sort of tree is Laura's body hanging?
(a) Eucalyptus.
(b) Maple.
(c) Oak.
(d) Willow.

3. Why does Charlie most admire Batman?
(a) Batman has no weaknesses.
(b) Batman has innate superpowers.
(c) Batman could destroy Superman.
(d) Batman represents everyone.

4. What metaphor does Charlie use to describe the spotter planes in Chapter Four?
(a) Two flying monkeys.
(b) Birds of prey.
(c) The horsemen of the apocalypse.
(d) Two black dragonflies.

5. Which of the following is an example of personification from Chapter Four?
(a) "Pete Wishart stands stoic" (123).
(b) "The brick groans in my belly" (123).
(c) "There should be laws against it" (122).
(d) "Two black dragonflies in the sky" (116).

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does his father give Charlie in Chapter Three about dealing with his mother?

2. Why does Mrs. Lu not chastise Jeffrey and Charlie for cursing?

3. In Chapter One, what reason does the person give for coming to Charlie's house in the middle of the night?

4. What is the nature of Laura's injuries in Chapter One?

5. For what do the larger boys NOT pick on Jeffrey?

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