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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, p. 74-108.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the term for the discussion of death?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Personification.
(c) Characterization.
(d) Imagery.

2. What claim do people make about Josh Swensen?
(a) That he is bipolar.
(b) That he hates society.
(c) That he was institutionalized.
(d) That he is violent.

3. What was the website like when Josh started it?
(a) Rebellious.
(b) Funny.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Sad.

4. How many years has it been since Josh's mother died?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

5. Who is Larry?
(a) The author.
(b) A pseudonym for Josh.
(c) Josh's antagonist.
(d) The main character.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Josh's mother?

2. Why does Josh limit the number of his possessions?

3. What is the import of the epigraph for Part 2?

4. What does Peter complain about to Josh?

5. What lesson has Josh learned from living with his stepfather?

(see the answer key)

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