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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Gwen use to describe how she feels about Max and Kevin being friends, according to the relayed message for Max?
(a) Enthusiastic.
(b) Delighted.
(c) Estatic.
(d) Thrilled.

2. What is in the box Kevin is digging through when Max comes over for dinner the first time?
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Science projects.
(c) Pots and pans.
(d) Books.

3. Who is pictured in the picture on the wall, the one with the eyes that follow "you" around?
(a) Mary mother of Jesus.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Dogs playing poker.
(d) Elvis.

4. According to Max, who lives in the New Tenements?
(a) Poor people.
(b) Losers.
(c) Alcoholics.
(d) Rich people.

5. What is sitting empty on top of the "old bat's" television- in the apartment that Max's father takes him to hide out?
(a) A fruit bowl.
(b) A candy bowl.
(c) A cereal box.
(d) A fish bowl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kevin tell Iggy that he and Max "have to decline" the invitation to come into the apartment?

2. What does Max's father accuse Grim and Gram of?

3. Why does Max think Kevin is so small physically?

4. When Max finally falls asleep in the "old bat's" apartment, what does he dream of?

5. What is the reason Kevin gives Max for his mother running away from him like she did?

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