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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jamie think his mother left Van?
(a) Because Van threw Nin.
(b) Because Van swore at him.
(c) Because Van doesn't have a job.
(d) Because Van is married.

2. How does Patty say she knows Earl?
(a) They grew up together.
(b) They worked together.
(c) They went to the same university.
(d) They attended the same AA meetings.

3. How does the author describe the atmosphere immediately after Patty catches Nin?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Dead quiet.
(c) Frizzled.
(d) Dead calm.

4. How does Jamie think he can keep Nin happy while his mother finishes her breakfast?
(a) By singing to her.
(b) By dangling things in her face.
(c) By tickling her feet.
(d) By making faces.

5. Who does Jamie wish Earl was?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mum's boyfriendd.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Jamie and his mother do when Earl comes back from work?

2. How does the author describe Van's posture after he throws Nin?

3. How does Jamie feel as he is getting dressed?

4. What does Jamie shoot across the room as fast as when his mother calls him?

5. What does Jamie play with his mother while Nin sleeps?

(see the answer key)

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