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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 50 - 94.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sees the smoke at the house Sunday morning first?
(a) Erik.
(b) Paul.
(c) Mr. Fisher.
(d) Mrs. Fisher.

2. After the family settles into their new home what does Mr. Fisher say about his job in relation to Erik?
(a) Erik will be able to have a part-time job there.
(b) Mr. Fisher wants Erik to become friends with his boss's son.
(c) Mr. Fisher will be able to attend Erik's football practices.
(d) Mr. Fisher may miss many of Erik's games.

3. What does Paul think about his vision impairment and Erik?
(a) Erik is part of the secret.
(b) Erik is happy Paul is almost blind.
(c) Erik was gone the day Paul lost so much of his sight.
(d) Erik could care less whether Paul is blind.

4. What does Paul say he would be sad about if Erik dies?
(a) If Erik never apologizes for not being there for Paul.
(b) If he would miss Erik too much.
(c) If Erik will be punished after death for being happy about Paul's impairment.
(d) If Erik took the memory with him of Paul's blindness.

5. Why does the coach say handicapped people cannot play sports?
(a) Because of insurance.
(b) The other kids are uncomfortable.
(c) Handicapped people are too much trouble.
(d) They are not good enough for the team.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Paul think Erik will date?

2. Why is Charley Burns fired?

3. What does Paul do when conversation about Erik and football starts?

4. What does Paul think about his soccer try-outs?

5. What does Paul wonder about Joey?

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