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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bruce's mother want him to do after he walked home from work?
(a) Take a bath.
(b) Quit his job.
(c) Take a nap.
(d) Eat dinner.

2. Where did Bruce's father go instead of caring for his wife who was recuperating from surgery?
(a) Seattle.
(b) Dallas.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) San Diego.

3. Who does Bruce try to give advice to in the restaurant?
(a) Waitress.
(b) Chef.
(c) Politician.
(d) Dinner companion.

4. The only two members of Nola's family that Bruce likes are her brother and ____________.
(a) Aunt.
(b) Mother.
(c) Father.
(d) Sister.

5. What does Bruce recall watching as he worked as a boy?
(a) A drug deal.
(b) A couple dancing.
(c) A sunset.
(d) A brawl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bruce wonder as he stands in front of the house?

2. What did Bruce and the girl in #103 do during the intermission at the dance?

3. What did Bruce and the young woman do after he was able to get into her room?

4. Who interrupts Bruce and Nola during the activity in #104?

5. Why was Bruce reluctant to leave his mother at home while he went to the prom?

(see the answer key)

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