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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when Joe brought home his first girlfriend, Phyllis, in high school?
(a) His mother was drunk and passed out on the couch in their apartment when he got home.
(b) His brother embarrassed him by not behaving kindly toward Phyllis.
(c) His mother embraced Phyllis and liked her more than Joe did.
(d) His mother embarrassed him by being drunk and fighting with a man she owed money.

2. Which of the following is NOT a condition of Joe's mom's release from custody?
(a) No possession or consumption of alcohol.
(b) She must wear an alcohol monitoring bracelet.
(c) She will be placed under house arrest.
(d) Her promise to appear at all future hearings.

3. How did Joe get the money for his mother's bail?
(a) He borrowed it from Lila.
(b) By working more hours at Molly's.
(c) By taking it from Jeremy's account.
(d) He asked his mother's boss for an advance on her pay.

4. What does Carl demand from Joe if he wants him to tell his story?
(a) Fairness in how the story is told.
(b) Access to the police report.
(c) The right to tell the story any way he wants.
(d) To be exonerated.

5. How does Lila treat Joe in the beginning of the story?
(a) She ignores him and they never speak.
(b) With contempt.
(c) She thinks he is brilliant because he is in college.
(d) With love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lila Nash?

2. What did Carl do during the trail that was considered unusual?

3. What puzzle does Carl direct Joe to take a look at?

4. Who is with Joe's mother when she finally arrives back home after the smoke alarm was set off?

5. What is the secret Joe blurts out to Carl?

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