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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Colin call his mother?
(a) To tell her whose grave they visited.
(b) To ask her to wire more money.
(c) To tell her that the car has a problem
(d) To report their location and learn if Katherine called.

2. Why does the tour guide take off her tee shirt?
(a) It is so hot outside.
(b) To get a tan.
(c) To shake out a wasp that had crawled inside.
(d) To apply pressure to Colin's wound.

3. What does Colin's pre-school tell his parents?
(a) That Colin is emotionally challenged.
(b) That Colin is a great asset to the school.
(c) That they were not equipped to work with geniuses.
(d) That Colin needs to tone down his behavior.

4. What does Colin do when he goes into his bathroom after talking to his father?
(a) Throws up.
(b) Cries.
(c) Shaves.
(d) Cuts his arm.

5. How do other children treat Colin in his first few years of school?
(a) They use him.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They bully him.
(d) They follow him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hassan say his proposal is necessary?

2. What role does the clerk at the convenient store play besides as cashier?

3. What does Colin say is a result of his nearsightedness?

4. What happens as Colin is walking behind the convenience store?

5. What is significant about the person whose grave they visit?

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