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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Jamie and his family leave their home?
(a) Jamie was accused of something he didn't do.
(b) Van tried to throw his sister across the room.
(c) His mother's boyfriend was stalking them.
(d) Jamie's mother found a better job.

2. What was Nin's crying the sound of in Jamie's dream?
(a) A dog's bark.
(b) A cheer.
(c) Snoring.
(d) A siren.

3. What does Patty tell Jamie to do as he is getting dressed?
(a) To speed up.
(b) To slow down.
(c) To dress properly.
(d) To sing.

4. How does the author describe Van's posture after he throws Nin?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Crumpled.
(c) Hanging.
(d) Lonely.

5. What does part of Jamie never want to stop doing?
(a) Eating.
(b) Singing.
(c) Crying.
(d) Reading.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jamie worry his mother has forgotten?

3. How does Patty say she knows Earl?

4. What is the only reason Nin isn't badly hurt?

5. How does Jamie think he can keep Nin happy while his mother finishes her breakfast?

(see the answer key)

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