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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14: A Girl Named Maranda.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Candy Rustin's real name in "A Serious Step"?
(a) Lacey.
(b) Lacena.
(c) Carlie.
(d) Cena.

2. How did the author and his brother often travel to Wilson Junior High?
(a) They hitchhiked.
(b) They rode bikes.
(c) They roller skated.
(d) They hopped trains.

3. What does the author say his mother brought a sense of to the family?
(a) Peace.
(b) Security.
(c) Humor.
(d) Love.

4. Who did the author initially turn to for work, when he could not find a job in the summer of 1971?
(a) Mr. Seufert.
(b) Mr. Sandart.
(c) Mrs. Whittley.
(d) Mr. Randall.

5. How did the author hurt a classmate who made him mad in "A Terrible Temper"?
(a) He put him in a head lock.
(b) He pushed him into a locker
(c) He hit him in the forehead with a lock.
(d) He insulted his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told the author he should "dress the way you want to be"?

2. What does Mother tell the author his father had done?

3. What instrument did the author play in ninth grade?

4. What type of animal did the author decide to focus his brain research on, in "Coming Into My Own"?

5. During the author's intense year as chief resident, he learned the special skills that transform the _____ along with his hands, eyes and intuition into _____.

(see the answer key)

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