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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What three words has Little Man practiced in order to start a conversation with Mrs. Worthington on his route in Chapter 7?
(a) "Love your hair."
(b) "Cool for July."
(c) "Nice weather out."
(d) "Paper boy delivery."

2. What is Mrs. Worthington drinking when she and Little Man have a miscommunication in Chapter 2?
(a) Wine.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Water.

3. In Greek mythology, Jason and the Argonauts set out on a quest for what creature by the order of King Pellas?
(a) The White Deer.
(b) The Cyclops.
(c) The Golden Fleece.
(d) The Golden Unicorn.

4. What word does Little Man's mother confuse with "genetic" when he overhears her talking with his father in Chapter 7?
(a) "Enigmatic."
(b) "Generic."
(c) "General."
(d) "Magnetic."

5. How does the author denote Little Man's speech struggles in the dialogue sections of the novel?
(a) "T-t-t-t."
(b) "H-g-g-g."
(c) "R-r-r-r."
(d) "S-s-s-s."

Short Answer Questions

1. What children's television show does Little Man describe watching in Chapter 4?

2. How much money does Little Man give to Ara T in Chapter 3?

3. What French philosopher does Mr. Spiro cite with the phrase "Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts," in Chapter 5?

4. Why does Little Man give Ara T his knife?

5. What does Mam tell Little Man's she's cooked for his dinner with his parents when he returns home from his route in Chapter 6?

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