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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 73 | Chapter 79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 79, what is Father doing when the narrator returns home?
(a) Sitting on the living room sofa watching television.
(b) Sitting at the kitchen table.
(c) Talking to Mrs. Shears on the telephone.
(d) Laying on the bed taking a nap.

2. Why does the narrator decide to investigate the death of the dog despite his father's admonishments?
(a) Because he does not always do what he is told.
(b) Because he thinks Mrs. Shears killed the dog.
(c) Because he thinks he'll get bored when he gets home.
(d) Because he thinks the police will not investigate the dog's murder.

3. The type of day the narrator has depends on the number of cars he passes on the way to school. What are the two types of days that he has?
(a) Quite good days and bad days.
(b) Brown days and super good days.
(c) Good days and black days.
(d) Green days and black days.

4. What does Father make the narrator promise to give up at the end of Chapter 79?
(a) Talking to Mrs. Shears.
(b) His silly detective game.
(c) Not talking about his mother.
(d) Not talking about Mr. Shears.

5. What did Father take to the hospital when he went to visit Mother?
(a) Food from Marks and Spencer's.
(b) Books from Barnes and Noble.
(c) Flowers from Spencer's.
(d) Shoes from Han Coles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Siobhan tell the narrator to begin his book?

2. How many attachments does the narrator's Swiss army knife have?

3. Why does the narrator say prime numbers are considered military material?

4. According to the narrator, what four moods does the dog have?

5. How does the narrator know the individual with his father is an inspector?

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