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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 6, what keeps the rest of the crew from joining Bobby?
(a) The crew's boat malfunctions.
(b) The crew get lost on their way out.
(c) A severe storm.
(d) The job is cancelled and no one tells Bobby.

2. In Chapter 8, where does John say that he recently spent some time recovering?
(a) Eastern State Hospital.
(b) St. Jude's Hospital.
(c) Asante Central Hospital.
(d) Kaiser hospital.

3. In the italicized section of Chapter 5, what is the girl writing in her notebook when the Kid wants to look at it?
(a) Technical drawings of violins.
(b) Musical compositions.
(c) Architectural designs.
(d) Shorthand notes on Gabelsberger.

4. Why does Bobby say that he could not kill himself?
(a) He made a promise to his sister.
(b) It would be a disappointment to John.
(c) He is a coward with no honor.
(d) He does not want God to hate him.

5. To whom does Bobby try writing letters during the winter while he is on leave from New Orleans?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His sister.
(d) Kline.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 5, who does John say is wiser than Hamlet?

2. In the italicized section of Chapter 1, who does the girl say she can smell outside the door?

3. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 4, where was Bobby's father born?

4. Where does Bobby go to spend the winter after talking to Kline and leaving New Orleans?

5. In the non-italicized section of Chapter 7, after Bobby leaves the agent's office, he thinks about his visit to his sister's mental hospital. What is the name of the mental hospital?

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