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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What French philosopher does Mr. Spiro cite with the phrase "Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts," in Chapter 5?
(a) Camus.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Voltaire.
(d) Socrates.

2. Little Man says in Chapter 9, "I would be glad to be a grown-up for two reasons." What is the first reason he gives?
(a) He hopes to know his father.
(b) He hopes to get married.
(c) He hopes to be a writer.
(d) He hopes to outgrow his stutter.

3. What birds does Mam enjoy watching most at the zoo?
(a) The flamingos.
(b) The penguins.
(c) The peacocks.
(d) The ostriches.

4. Where was Rat trying to ride his bike down concrete steps when he incurred his scar, according to Little Man in Chapter 8?
(a) At Union Square.
(b) At Central Park.
(c) At the post office.
(d) At Crump Stadium.

5. Where is Mam's favorite bench to sit on at the zoo?
(a) By the Tiger's Den.
(b) By Monkey Island.
(c) By Grizzly Bear Cave.
(d) By the exit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Little Man decide to take a bath at the end of Chapter 7?

2. What kind of restaurant do Little Man's parents take him to in Chapter 7?

3. What does Little Man say Mam looks like in the photo from the zoo?

4. Why is Mam not allowed to have her picture taken in the booth with Little Man at the zoo?

5. What street does Mrs. Worthington live on?

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