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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 6: Wind, Sand and Stars.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Theo’s friend that he describes breaking into vacation houses with in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?
(a) Tom Cable.
(b) James Hobart.
(c) Mike McNatt.
(d) Chance Barbour.

2. What was the name of Pippa’s mother?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Marie.
(d) Juliet.

3. What language does Boris say he learned first growing up in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Polish.
(c) French.
(d) English.

4. Who is the school principle that Theo and his mother have a meeting with on the day that she is killed?
(a) Mr. Beeman.
(b) Mr. Borowsky.
(c) Mr. O’Shea.
(d) Mr. Neuspeil.

5. How old is Theo when his mother is killed?
(a) 16.
(b) 11.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Barbour’s first name?

2. Who is the “big happy Dominican guy” that Theo describes as his favorite doorman in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

3. What time is it when Theo hangs up the phone with the worker from Child Services in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

4. Theo says as he leaves for Las Vegas in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine” that he has never been out of New York City for more than how many days before?

5. What is the name of the bar that Xandra manages on the Strip in Chapter 5: “Badr al-Dine”?

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