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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What book is Charlie reading in Chapter One?
(a) The Sound and the Fury.
(b) Huckleberry Finn.
(c) Pudd'nhead Wilson.
(d) To Kill a Mockingbird.

3. What attracts Charlie to Eliza Wishart?
(a) Her wealth.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) Her behavior.
(d) Her health.

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

5. What advice does his father give Charlie in Chapter Three about dealing with his mother?
(a) To just ignore her.
(b) To sit down and have a heartfelt discussion with her.
(c) To argue and fight with every shred of his being.
(d) To show her respect and to let the situation die down a bit rather than engaging in a fight.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which is an example of a pun from Chapter Three?

3. Who arrives at Charlie's window in the middle of the night as the book opens?

4. What war is taking place during this novel?

5. What is Jasper Jones's ethnic heritage?

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