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About a Boy Quiz

Nick Hornby
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1)

Why does Marcus come to this conclusion about his family in Chapter 11? (from Chapters 9-12)

He and his mother are drifting apart.
Because the needs of each member often fall to the wayside.
Because he and his mother have never been closer.
So he would not be alone if his mother died.
2)

What is Marcus' theory on family near the end of the novel? (from Chapters 32-36)

Families should be small.
It is not just parents and children, but everyone who cares about you.
Families should be large.
Family cannot be trusted.
3)

Where does Marcus want Will to take him and Fiona in Chapter 13? (from Chapters 13-16)

Planet Hollywood.
To the zoo.
To buy new clothes.
The Olive Garden.
4)

Why does Will never get any job offers? (from Chapters 9-12)

He only applies for jobs he is unqualified for.
He has bad work references.
He is always late for interviews.
He has no job history.
5)

What does Will suggest when Marcus tells him about his troubles at school? (from Chapters 13-16)

He suggests ignoring his bullies.
He suggests writing a letter to the administration.
He suggests changing his appearance.
He suggests telling the principal.
6)

What does Fiona conclude of Will when they go out for a drink in Chapter 18? (from Chapters 17-20)

He is a mystery.
He is self-centered.
He is charitable.
He is dangerous.
7)

Where does the group go for dinner in Chapter 34? (from Chapters 32-36)

A pizza parlor.
A bistro.
A cafe.
A hamburger joint.
8)

What does Ali ask Will in Chapter 36? (from Chapters 32-36)

If Will is cheating on his mother.
If Will can buy him some shoes.
If Will will marry his mother one day.
If Will will ever get a job.
9)

What does Fiona ask Will to do in Chapter 18 when she calls him? (from Chapters 17-20)

Check up on Marcus occasionally.
Avoid Marcus.
Adopt Marcus.
To see Marcus again.
10)

What does Marcus try to force Will and Fiona to do over lunch in Chapter 13? (from Chapters 13-16)

Discuss their futures.
Argue.
Converse.
Flirt.
11)

Where does Will find Marcus at the beginning of Chapter 27? (from Chapters 25-28)

At Will's house.
At the park.
At Marcus' house.
At the bus stop.
12)

Who does Will see when he is driving around in Chapter 20? (from Chapters 17-20)

Marcus.
Suzie.
Fiona.
Ellie.
13)

What does Marcus manage to do in Chapter 15? (from Chapters 13-16)

Make Will feel guilty.
Get into Will's apartment.
Recite all the monarchs in British history.
Convince Will to date Marcus' mother.
14)

Where does Ellie offer to go with Marcus in Chapter 31? (from Chapters 29-32)

To visit his father.
To the principal's office.
To Will's.
To the dentist's office.
15)

What does Will ask Suzie in Chapter 12? (from Chapters 9-12)

If she would go out with him.
If she needs him to babysit.
If Marcus is adopted.
If it would be appropriate to take Marcus out for an afternoon.
16)

What do Ellie and Marcus see Ellie's mother doing in Chapter 25? (from Chapters 25-28)

Making out with a man.
Puking.
Stealing jewelry.
Taking drugs.
17)

Where does Marcus refuse to go in Chapter 31? (from Chapters 29-32)

To see his father.
To his house.
To school.
To Will's.
18)

Who is Lindsey? (from Chapters 21-24)

Will's date.
Fiona's sister.
Clive's girlfriend.
Fiona's best friend.
19)

What does Marcus realize about Ellie in Chapter 33? (from Chapters 32-36)

She is a troubled teen.
She is to blame for most of her problems.
She is very sensitive.
She is a very complex person.
20)

What does Marcus tell Will he had wanted at one time but has since given up hope of? (from Chapters 32-36)

To live with his father.
Will marrying Fiona.
To be a cool kid.
For his mother to marry again.
21)

What does Will decide about Christmas in Chapter 18? (from Chapters 17-20)

It is his favorite holiday of the year.
He will volunteer with a charity.
He will invite Marcus and Fiona over.
He will stay in and drink instead of celebrating Christmas.
22)

What does Will realize is the only interesting thing about him? (from Chapters 21-24)

Marcus.
His past.
His style.
His wealth.
23)

Why does Marcus walk out of school in Chapter 19? (from Chapters 17-20)

He forgot his homework at school.
He is taunted in gym class.
He is mad that the headmistress told him to stay away from bullies.
Bullies throw eggs at him.
24)

What does Ellie think of her mother's behavior in Chapter 25? (from Chapters 25-28)

She is unfazed.
She thinks its funny.
She thinks it's disgusting.
She doesn't mind her mother's antics.
25)

What is Will bored of in Chapter 12? (from Chapters 9-12)

His normal routine.
The weather.
His friends.
His neighborhood.
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