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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Marcus partly blame his mother for the trouble he faces at school?
(a) She doesn't let him listen to music or play video games that the other children like.
(b) She always tells off his bullies.
(c) She makes him wear her hand-me-downs.
(d) She cuts his hair strangely.

2. What is Marcus frightened by in Chapter 5?
(a) A bully lurking outside his house.
(b) Showing his mother his grades.
(c) A spider.
(d) His mother started crying at breakfast.

3. What do the bullies do to Marcus in Chapter 7?
(a) Try to throw him in a newly-dug grave.
(b) Try to give him a weggie.
(c) Try to trash his house.
(d) Try to make it look like he stole candy.

4. Who is Ned?
(a) Will's made-up son.
(b) Will's son.
(c) Will's father.
(d) Will's nephew.

5. Instead of being able to cheer his mother up in Chapter 1, what is Marcus only able to do?
(a) Distract her.
(b) Make her angry.
(c) Frustrate her.
(d) Make her cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marcus turn off the film in Chapter 11?

2. What kind of film do Marcus and his mother begin to watch in Chapter 11?

3. What does Will ask Suzie in Chapter 12?

4. What does Suzie pick up Will for in Chapter 8?

5. Where does Marcus run into bullies in Chapter 7?

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