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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Five, The Brothers K.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hugh get discharged honorably from the army four months early?
(a) He is injured playing ball for the army.
(b) His mother, who is back home, pulls some strings.
(c) Because his superior recognizes his talent and sends him back to play baseball.
(d) He is able to bribe his superior.

2. Who witnesses the death of Grandawma?
(a) The twins.
(b) Kincaid.
(c) Hugh.
(d) Irwin and Peter.

3. Why is Irwin unable to recognize Hugh the first time he visits?
(a) He is heavily sedated.
(b) Irwin is blindfolded.
(c) Hugh has changed drastically since the last time he saw him.
(d) Irwin is suffering from temporary amnesia.

4. How does Irwin lose his rain slicker in Book Two?
(a) He gives it to a homeless person on his walk home.
(b) He loses it playing pool.
(c) It is stolen from his locker after football practice.
(d) He leaves it at the school.

5. What song does Hugh compare "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" to in Book Two?
(a) Stand Up for Jesus.
(b) Silent Night.
(c) Happy Birthday.
(d) Amazing Grace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Everett call Hugh's fastball?

2. Which country is the visiting preacher Kim Joon from in Book Five?

3. How many pages is the letter Everett writes to Tasha and mails to her grandmother's address?

4. What does Everett begin to study in order to become more appealing to Tasha?

5. To apologize to Laura in Book Three, what does Everett give her?

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