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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. What does Officer Hervano give to Irwin after he rescues the dog in Book Two?
(a) His "smoky bear" hat.
(b) His whistle.
(c) His badge.
(d) A plaque.

2. What does Irwin want to be when he grows up in Book One?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A policeman.
(c) A baseball player.
(d) A preacher.

3. Who attends the opening night of Everett's play?
(a) Irwin and Kincaid.
(b) Peter and Irwin.
(c) The entire family.
(d) Laura and Hugh.

4. What is the name of Everett's weekly column for the university's newspaper?
(a) Peace, Politics, and People.
(b) Not a Chance.
(c) Give Chance a Peace.
(d) A Peaceful Chance.

5. What action causes Irwin to be sent back home from Vietnam in a straitjacket, heavily sedated?
(a) He begins hitting himself.
(b) He claims to be seeing ghosts of Vietnamese and American soldiers.
(c) He attacks his captain with a tube of toothpaste.
(d) He is caught sneaking food to orphaned Vietnamese children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hugh go to play ball in Book One?

2. According to Kincaid, what doe WP stand for?

3. What type of employment does Kincaid take on to earn money in Book Three?

4. What does Grandawma eat for her last meal?

5. What Major League team does Hugh get the chance to pitch a few games for during his tenure with the Tugboats?

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