This Boy's Life Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Toby allow others to think he won the fight with Arthur? (from Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs. 107-116))

To make a reputation as a cool kid.

To gain Dwight's approval.

So other kids won't mess with Toby.

To separate himself from Arthur.

2.

Why does Toby feel good about hitting Arthur? (from Chapter 5, Citizenship in the School (pgs. 215-221))

Fighting makes him feel powerful.

It is the first time Dwight views Toby in a way that makes him feel loved.

He has grown to hate Arthur.

He thinks it will make him more popular in school.

3.

When Toby falls from a tree branch down a concrete hill, what demonstrates his disinterest in saving his own life? (from Chapter 5, Citizenship in the School (pgs. 181-191))

His hands are in his pockets.

Drinking Hawaiian Punch and vodka.

He does not cry for help.

Climbing the tree branch.

4.

At Arthur's house one night, Toby and Arthur kiss. What happens as a result? (from Chapter 4, Citizenship in the Home (pgs. 155-168))

Nothing.

Their friendship falls apart.

From then on, they make fun of each other every time they feel they are getting too close.

They begin a relationship.

5.

What does Rosemary tell Toby about his father's time at Deerfield? (from Chapter 5, Citizenship in the School (pgs. 200-214))

It prepared Toby's father for a successful future.

Toby's father hated the teachers.

None of the other students spoke to Toby's father.

He was the only person ever expelled from the school.

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