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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gunnar go to avoid trouble?
(a) Walmart.
(b) Montgomery Wards.
(c) J.C. Penny's.
(d) Sears Roebuck.

2. What does Gunnar do in the store?
(a) Helps the janitor.
(b) Read books.
(c) Talks to the sales clerks.
(d) Try out the merchandise.

3. What does Gunnar say the majority of the playground jokes concern?
(a) They are mostly ethnic jokes.
(b) They are mostly jokes about sex.
(c) They are mostly jokes about teachers.
(d) They are mostly gang jokes.

4. What is Gunnar's mother tired of seeing her children do all the time?
(a) Fight with each other.
(b) Get into trouble.
(c) Stay in the house.
(d) Make fun of the neighbors.

5. What issue does Gunnar's elementary school take to absurd levels?
(a) Multicultural issues.
(b) Being ready for college.
(c) Obeying authority.
(d) Pacifism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gunnar's mother tell him to go get after they arrive at their new house?

2. What does Gunnar think his school does to race?

3. What do the gang members who find Gunnar in the store do?

4. What is the racial mix of Gunnar's school?

5. When Gunnar reads what is his favorite kind of book?

(see the answer key)

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