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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 8: The Shop-Behind-the-Shop, continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Theo’s English teacher in Chapter 3: “Park Avenue”?
(a) Mrs. Swanson.
(b) Mr. Borowsky.
(c) Mr. Neuspeil.
(d) Miss Jones.

2. For how many years does Theo say old Mr. Leopold had lived in the apartment building where Theo and his mother had lived in Chapter 8: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop, continued”?
(a) 50 years.
(b) Over 70 years.
(c) Over 80 years.
(d) 35 years.

3. How does Theo describe his mother’s heritage in Chapter 1: “Boy with a Skull”?
(a) Half English, half Irish.
(b) Half Jewish, half Russian.
(c) Half Irish, half Cherokee.
(d) Half Apache, half German.

4. What is the name of Andy Barbour’s father?
(a) Larry Barbour.
(b) Jeffrey Barbour.
(c) Alex Barbour.
(d) Chance Barbour.

5. What does the construction worker tell Theo his old apartment building is being renovated into in Chapter 8: “The Shop-Behind-the-Shop, continued”?
(a) A clothing store.
(b) A school.
(c) A bank.
(d) Upscale condos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the painter George van der Mijn born?

2. What is the name of Xandra’s dog?

3. What character from Sesame Street does Theo compare the “Hispanic guy in a shirt and tie” to that arrives at his door in Chapter 2: “The Anatomy Lesson”?

4. What is the name of Theo’s step-grandmother in the novel?

5. What does Theo tell Hobie is his hardest subject in school in Chapter 4: “Morphine Lollipop”?

(see the answer key)

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