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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is "TV Boy" when Little Man stops at his house for collection in Chapter 14?
(a) On the front porch swing.
(b) In the tree by his house.
(c) Inside watching television.
(d) On the sidewalk in front of his house.

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

3. What is the technique called that Little Man's speech therapist has taught him in order to help with his stutter in Chapter 1?
(a) Aspirated Thought.
(b) Gentle Air.
(c) Soft Speaking.
(d) Syllabic Reasoning.

4. How much money does Little Man give to Ara T in Chapter 3?
(a) 50 cents.
(b) 25 cents.
(c) 1 dollar.
(d) 2 dollars.

5. What happens when Mr. Spiro asks Little Man his name in Chapter 3?
(a) Little Man faints.
(b) Little Man screams.
(c) Little Man tells him his name.
(d) Little Man runs away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname of the boy that has replaced Rat as Little Man's catcher in baseball practice while Rat is away?

2. How will Mr. Spiro be traveling on his trip?

3. By what nickname does Mam call the narrator of the story?

4. Why does Little Man say that Mam had told him to stay away from Ara T in Chapter 3?

5. Where does Mam instruct Little Man to hide when she goes inside of a bar to look for Ara T in Chapter 17?

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