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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. Where do Colin and Hassan go after talking to Colin's parents?
(a) To the basement to work on a new invention Colin has thought of.
(b) To the beach.
(c) To the movies.
(d) To Hassan's house.

2. What does Hassan do at the opening to Chapter 2?
(a) Smashes some flowers near the curb with his car.
(b) Comes into Colin's room.
(c) Calls Colin on his cell phone.
(d) Puts a mouse in Colin's family's mailbox.

3. What does the tour guide see written in Colin's notebook?
(a) K-19.
(b) The words "Ipso facto."
(c) A picture of Katherine I.
(d) A poem written in German.

4. Why does Hassan say his proposal is necessary?
(a) Because geniuses tend to overwork.
(b) To break Colin out of his negative pattern with girls.
(c) To get Colin out of his depression.
(d) So Colin can learn to take responsibility for himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what area does Colin not excel at school?

2. Who is Katherine?

3. Who asked Colin if he wants to be her boyfriend?

4. What is Hassan's response to what Colin tells him?

5. Why does Colin believe he is past the prime of his life?

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