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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What messy substance does Bruce gather for the project?
(a) Glue.
(b) Gravel.
(c) Clay.
(d) Play-Doh.

2. What is the only word to appear on Bruce's father's tombstone?
(a) Integrity.
(b) Friend.
(c) Father.
(d) Husband.

3. Where did Bruce's father go instead of caring for his wife who was recuperating from surgery?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) San Diego.
(c) Dallas.
(d) Seattle.

4. What does Bruce's mother want him to do after he walked home from work?
(a) Take a bath.
(b) Take a nap.
(c) Eat dinner.
(d) Quit his job.

5. The author uses the literary technique of ______________ to show Nola's future relationship with Bailey.
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Simile.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Allegory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bruce order for before leaving Salt Lake City?

2. What does Bruce recall about himself as a youth?

3. In what month did Bruce's father die?

4. What did Bruce and the young woman do after he was able to get into her room?

5. Nola's family could be called ___________.

(see the answer key)

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