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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Trouble with Thinking.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Leo do with Isaac's picture?
(a) He cuts it out of the paper and puts it in his wallet.
(b) He shows it to Bruno.
(c) He looks at it and begins to cry.
(d) He frames it.

2. What has Leo enjoyed writing about since childhood?
(a) Non-fiction.
(b) Imaginary things.
(c) His life.
(d) Superheroes.

3. What does Leo realize when he winds up at Starbucks?
(a) He forgot his wallet at home.
(b) He did not see if Bruno wanted coffee.
(c) He does not want coffee.
(d) He is happy to be a part of the world.

4. What does Leo see when he arrives at Bernard's house?
(a) The house is filled with memories of Isaac.
(b) The house is full of Alma's family members.
(c) The house is full of mourners, all talking about Isaac.
(d) The house is full of Leo's friends.

5. For how long does Alma's mother take to bed after David's death?
(a) Nearly a year.
(b) Nearly a month.
(c) Nearly six months.
(d) Nearly two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Leo's favorite critic?

2. Leo looks under his pillow. What does he find?

3. About what does Alma read?

4. Uncle Julian, Charlotte's brother, sent Alma her father's old Swiss Army knife, saying it helps one survive in the wilderness, and that her father was a great outdoors man. What does Alma decide to do?

5. On the title page of Charlotte's copy, what does Alma read?

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