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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is similar about Charlie's return home in Chapter Three to what happened when he returned Eliza home?
(a) There is no one home.
(b) His father is angry at him.
(c) His mother's actions mirror Mrs. Wishart's.
(d) The police have been searching for Charlie and Eliza.

2. Why does Mrs. Lu not chastise Jeffrey and Charlie for cursing?
(a) She does not understand English curse words.
(b) She has a foul mouth herself.
(c) She never hears the boys curse.
(d) She wants to be polite to Charlie.

3. Of what actress does Eliza remind Charlie?
(a) Sophia Loren.
(b) Audrey Hepburn.
(c) Elizabeth Taylor.
(d) Lauren Bacall.

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. How did Rosie and Jack become friends?
(a) Jack would send presents to Jasper.
(b) Rosie would invite Jack to Sunday dinners.
(c) Rosie convinced Jack to forgive David.
(d) Jack asked for forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is at Charlie's house when Jasper and Charlie return to town in Chapter Five?

3. Which of the following is the image Charlie uses to declare his love for Eliza?

4. What attracts Charlie to Eliza Wishart?

5. How many times does Jasper come to Charlie's window during Charlie's punishment?

(see the answer key)

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