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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29: "Remembering".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the one talent that Junior is proud of in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Making music.
(b) Writing poetry.
(c) Drawing cartoons.
(d) Designing buildings.

2. What do Junior and Rowdy exchange in their encounter in Chapter 26: "Rowdy and I Have a Serious Discussion about Basketball"?
(a) Food.
(b) Old memories.
(c) Gifts.
(d) Insults.

3. What is Junior's grandmother's reply when he asks her "What does it mean?" regarding the boy at school who did not punch him back in Chapter 9: "Grandmother Gives Me Some Advice"?
(a) I think he's going to kill you in your sleep.
(b) I think it's because he is a coward.
(c) I think it means he respects you.
(d) I think it means he will die.

4. What team is Penelope playing against in the volleyball match in Chapter 16: "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love"?
(a) The Davenport Lady Gorillas.
(b) The Portland Raiders.
(c) The Wellpinit Redskins.
(d) The Humboldt Honeybees.

5. What offensive name does the girl that Junior falls in love with call him in Chapter 10: "Tears of a Clown"?
(a) Apple.
(b) Junior High Honky.
(c) Four-eyed dork.
(d) Basketball Beaver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Penelope tell Junior she wants to go to college in Chapter 15: "Hunger Pains"?

2. Who comes to the school to pick Junior up after he learns of the death of his sister in Chapter 27: "Because Russian Guys Are Not Always Geniuses"?

3. How much money does Junior's father give him on Halloween night in Chapter 11: "Halloween"?

4. What does Penelope say she wants to study in college?

5. Who is Junior's history teacher at Reardan?

(see the answer key)

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