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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might Silvey use curse words in developing the relationship between Jeffrey and Charlie?
(a) The vernacular is used as personification.
(b) Silvey is attempting to be sensationalistic.
(c) Silvey wants to show how troubled the boys are.
(d) This use of vernacular sets them up as typical adolescent boys trying to be tough.

2. Why is Jeffrey grounded in Chapter Three?
(a) His mother is tired of his insubordination.
(b) He missed curfew.
(c) He left the neighborhood without permission.
(d) Chairman Wow repeated his curses.

3. Which is an example of a pun from Chapter Three?
(a) The fact that Eliza's favority actress is Audrey Hepburn.
(b) Charlie's response of "it's a grave matter" when his father says the hole will need to be big enough for both their bodies (110).
(c) The insects who "busy themselves around my lamp" (111).
(d) Charlie's comparison of his father to Atticus Finch.

4. Why does Jasper trust Charlie?
(a) He and Charlie have been friends their entire lives.
(b) He knows, based on the Charlie's bookish demeanor, that Charlie sees a truth the others cannot.
(c) Charlie has always expressed the desire to be a defense attorney.
(d) Jasper has seen Charlie stick up for the underdog countless times.

5. Where is this story set?
(a) Corrigan, Australia.
(b) Los Angeles, California.
(c) Toronto, Canada.
(d) New York, New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Charlie in Chapter Six after he is caught sneaking out?

2. What does Charlie call the terrible feeling in his stomach in Chapter Four?

3. What reason did Cooke give for his crimes?

4. Why is it easy for Charlie to sneak out of his house in Chapter Five?

5. The attack on An Lu takes place on what day?

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