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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, What Do You Do with the Kid Who Can't Read?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Coleman recognize in the words as he was trying to write his story without any help?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Anger.
(d) Freedom.

2. Who does Coleman suddenly want to confront when he is thinking about the accusations against him?
(a) Faunia.
(b) Steena.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Delphine.

3. Delphine carries the letter in her purse for months before visiting _______ one afternoon.
(a) Chicago.
(b) Detroit.
(c) Boston.
(d) New York.

4. What is the profession of the man who taught boxing at the Boys Club?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Dentist.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Teacher.

5. What ended up bringing Iris and Coleman closer together during their marriage?
(a) Her disease.
(b) His affair.
(c) The investigation.
(d) Nathan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lisa also heard that Coleman's requests caused Faunia to _____________.

2. Who sent the letter to Coleman that reflected on how good he looked and how mature he seemed?

3. What is the favorite piece of literature of Coleman's father, according to the book?

4. What does Coleman tell Iris of his family and their history?

5. What happened to Nathan that caused him to live a life of celibacy?

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