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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Mr. Wishart handling Laura's disappearance in Chapter Six?
(a) He is searching for her constantly.
(b) He is drinking to block it all out.
(c) He is crying at every mention of her name.
(d) He is bribing the media to cover her story completely.

2. What is the name of the karate move Jeffrey wants to teach Charlie before he goes to his doom in Chapter Nine?
(a) Monkey Steals the Peach.
(b) Dragon Blows the Smoke.
(c) Bees Chase the Honey.
(d) Tiger Crouches Silently.

3. Why does the sarge treat Charlie so differently from Jasper?
(a) Jasper's father and the sarge are enemies.
(b) Charlie's parents are friends with the sarge.
(c) Charlie is white.
(d) Mad Jack's stories have already gotten around to the sarge.

4. Why does Charlie feel like he can trust Jasper?
(a) Jasper is the only one willing to cut through the facade of the town.
(b) Jasper has always been a good friend to Charlie.
(c) Jasper's reputation is squeaky clean.
(d) Jasper has proven his innocence already.

5. What does Charlie drink at the glade in Chapter Five?
(a) Cherry Coke.
(b) Black Bush.
(c) Chocolate Milk.
(d) River Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he drinks in Chapter One, what does Jasper reveal about his family?

2. Chapter Six has a strange structure. How is it different from other chapters?

3. What is ironic about Mrs. Bucktin's admonishment for Charlie to "show some respect for your things!" (99)?

4. Why does Charlie's dad give him a stack of American books on Civil Rights in Chapter One?

5. How do Charlie and Eliza walk to the glade in Chapter Eight?

(see the answer key)

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