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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many surgeries has August had since he was born?
(a) 13.
(b) 27.
(c) 31.
(d) 18.

2. When Via stayed at Grans, what would Grans draw on the front sidewalk in chalk?
(a) Horses.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Cats.
(d) Zebras.

3. What used to be August's mother's occupation?
(a) Author of science fiction novels.
(b) Nurse.
(c) Children's-book illustrator.
(d) Teacher.

4. Where was Via's grandmother from?
(a) Flamengo.
(b) Ipanema.
(c) Copacabana.
(d) Botafogo.

5. What does August's mom make for lunch for him on the second day of school?
(a) Tuna salad on rye.
(b) Chicken salad on rye.
(c) Egg salad on whole wheat bread.
(d) American cheese on whole wheat bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Via's parents meet?

2. How long was the drive to Grans house?

3. How long did it take August to learn to keep his tongue inside his mouth?

4. What book did August read when he was six?

5. How old was August when he had his biggest surgeries?

(see the answer key)

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