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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 through 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would Henry lose when he got through the afternoon fights with the other boys at school?
(a) The frustration from living with his father
(b) His homework
(c) His teeth
(d) The need to relieve himself

2. Why did Henry's family come to America?
(a) To escape debts in Germany.
(b) It is not explained.
(c) To avoid prison for his father.
(d) To live near his relatives who had already moved to America.

3. What does Henry's father do when he arrives at the hospital?
(a) Berates Henry for getting hit by a car
(b) Yells at the doctor for treating Henry
(c) Cheers that he won't have to care for Henry any longer
(d) Blames Henry for getting in trouble at school and thus getting hit by a car

4. How did Henry feel about his grammar school teacher?
(a) Respected her
(b) Hated her
(c) Was intrigued by her
(d) Loved her

5. Why does Henry ask his teacher when she keeps him after class the day after he learns what sex is?
(a) If she will tell his parents
(b) What it means to have sex
(c) If she wants to have sex
(d) If she will help him get away from his parents

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Henry play in the kickball games in physical education class?

2. What does Henry say gives him the courage to fight harder when the bigger boys try to take the football away from him and Red?

3. Why does Henry say he dislikes the music David plays?

4. What does Henry say that his father does wherever they are?

5. What is Henry's mother's reaction to the note from the principal?

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