1. How does Theo describe his mother’s heritage in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?
(a) Half Apache, half German.
(b) Half English, half Irish.
(c) Half Jewish, half Russian.
(d) Half Irish, half Cherokee.

2. Where was Theo’s mother from originally?
(a) Arkansas.
(b) Florida.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Kansas.

3. What character from Sesame Street does Theo compare the “Hispanic guy in a shirt and tie” to that arrives at his door in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Elmo.
(c) Vinnie.
(d) Luis.

4. On what date does Theo’s mother die in the narrative?
(a) September 11.
(b) March 12.
(c) April 10.
(d) June 14.

5. What is Mrs. Barbour’s first name?
(a) Marie.
(b) Samantha.
(c) Etta.
(d) Cinzia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the computer from 2001: A Space Odyssey that Theo associates the Child Services worker’s voice with in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

2. What was the name of Pippa’s mother?

3. Who is the “semi-famous actor” that visits Theo at the Barbours’ home after his mother’s death in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?

4. By what nickname does Hobie refer to his former business partner?

5. What does Theo tell Hobie his father’s occupation used to be in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

(see the answer key)

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