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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Uncool (pgs. 57-64).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT one of the reasons Toby wears his hair slicked back?
(a) He can only wash it once a week.
(b) Both his friends wear their hair the same way.
(c) His mother doesn't like it.
(d) Toby thinks it makes him look cool.

2. What prompts Toby to convince his mother to buy him souvenirs?
(a) Toby is taunted by other children and feels snubbed.
(b) His mother secures a job that pays well.
(c) Toby witnesses a truck drive over a cliff.
(d) Toby discovers he has lost all his toys in their move.

3. What did the note from Sister James say?
(a) It asked Toby's mother to call Sister James.
(b) It praised Toby and his involvement in his catechism classes.
(c) It invited Toby's family to a church potluck.
(d) It expressed concern about Toby's after school activities.

4. What do Rosemary and Toby do when they leave the West Seattle apartment?
(a) Move into a house scheduled for demolition.
(b) Return to live with Roy.
(c) Move in with Gil.
(d) Find a different apartment.

5. Where do Toby and his mother settle?
(a) Austin, Texas.
(b) Los Angeles, California.
(c) Phoenix, Arizona.
(d) Seattle, Washington.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Toby's mother agree to let Gil buy Toby a bike?

2. What is the name of the nun who teaches Toby's catechism class?

3. What do Roy and Toby do every day?

4. Why do Toby and his mother believe they will be successful in Utah?

5. Why does Toby like playing with the rifle?

(see the answer key)

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