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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Roger?
(a) Will's best friend.
(b) Will's father.
(c) Fiona's most recent boyfriend.
(d) Fiona's brother.

2. What does Will suggest when Marcus tells him about his troubles at school?
(a) He suggests ignoring his bullies.
(b) He suggests writing a letter to the administration.
(c) He suggests changing his appearance.
(d) He suggests telling the principal.

3. Why does Will almost wish he weren't a man in Chapter 6?
(a) His gender is far too competitive.
(b) Women don't have to do the wooing in romantic relationships.
(c) He thinks women are amazing parents.
(d) He hears horror stories about men who have lied, cheated and abandoned their families.

4. What does Will find himself looking forward to in Chapter 16?
(a) Marcus' fish and chips.
(b) Marcus' visits.
(c) Marcus going off to college.
(d) His birthday.

5. Who does Marcus try to hang out with at school in Chapter 5?
(a) A girl in his French class.
(b) Boys from the computer club.
(c) The football team.
(d) The `cool kids`.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marcus spend the night in Chapter 10?

2. Who is the author of "About a Boy"?

3. After many visits from Marcus, what does Will stop doing?

4. What does SPAT stand for?

5. What does Marcus try to force Will and Fiona to do over lunch in Chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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