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Whirligig | Quiz

Paul Fleischman
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Whirligig | Quiz

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1)

Mrs. Zamora shares a photo with Brent. Who/what is in the photo? (from Chapter 3, The Afterlife)

Lea and her wooden toys.
Lea and her family.
Lea as a young child.
Lea's whirligig in motion.
2)

With whom does Brent speak on the beach as he looks for materials? (from Chapter 9, "Everybody Swing!")

A lady who is setting up an easel.
A lady who is painting.
A lady who is sculpting.
An artist who looks like Van Gogh.
3)

At the beginning of Chapter 4, what time of day is it? (from Chapter 4, Miami, Florida)

Night.
Morning.
Noon.
Dusk.
4)

What does Brent consider his "interim identity?" (from Chapter 3, The Afterlife)

A wayward traveler.
A carpenter.
A friendly stranger.
A whirligig maker.
5)

Who moves in with the unhappy couple? (from Chapter 4, Miami, Florida)

A foster child.
A family friend.
The man's nephew.
The wife's sister.
6)

Whom does Brent sit beside in the dining hall? (from Chapter 5, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)

An older, bearded gentlemen.
An eighteen year old German student.
An attractive eighteen year old French girl.
Two Canadian cyclists.
7)

What is the campground's daily rate? (from Chapter 9, "Everybody Swing!")

Fifteen dollars.
Thirteen dollars.
Five dollars.
Ten dollars.
8)

Why does Brent want to mount the whirligig on the cove? (from Chapter 9, "Everybody Swing!")

It is protected from the harsh winters.
It is easily accessible to everyone.
The Pacific, Gulf, and Atlantic winds will turn his whirligigs.
It is a serene spot on the Atlantic coast.
9)

Why is Brent filled with envy when he enters the dining room? (from Chapter 5, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)

He envies the storyteller's ease with words.
He envies the young man's obvious success.
He envies the family's sharing dinner leisurely.
He envies the man's ability to entertain himself and others.
10)

According to the man, what is a hard thing to find? (from Chapter 4, Miami, Florida)

Love.
Fame.
Peace.
Wealth.
11)

In what setting does Brent go about building the third whirligig in Chapter 7? (from Chapter 7, Apprentices)

On a pier near the ocean.
Near a cottage on a deserted beach road.
On a beach next to a sand dune.
Near a boarded up ice cream shop.
12)

What sits atop the new whirligig? (from Chapter 5, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)

A mermaid.
A sailboat.
Lea's photo.
A large seashell.
13)

In Chapter 4, who is Raul? (from Chapter 4, Miami, Florida)

The man's boss.
The couple's son.
A family friend.
The next door neighbor.
14)

Why does Grandma ask Jenny to stop in the middle of a street? (from Chapter 8, San Diego, California)

To look at a birch tree.
To let a bicyclist pass.
To pick up a lost dog.
To look at roses in a yard.
15)

A cyclist at a campground introduces Brent to a game called Go. What do players use to play Go? (from Chapter 3, The Afterlife)

White stones.
Black stones.
King and pawn chess pieces.
Black and white stones.
16)

As Brent walks down a street in El Paso, whom does he encounter with tweezerlike eyes? (from Chapter 7, Apprentices)

A street preacher.
A street vendor.
A homeless man.
A fleeing robber.
17)

What does Grandma wear on her head for the drive? (from Chapter 8, San Diego, California)

A wig from the Eisenhower era.
A baseball cap.
A purple hat to match her dress.
A beautiful silk scarf.
18)

Why does Tony's mom let him quit taking violin lessons? (from Chapter 6, Bellevue, Washington)

The teacher tells her that the violin is not the right instrument for Tony.
The teacher tells her that Tony is not talented.
The teacher tells her that Tony needs to rest.
The teacher tells her that Tony is unruly.
19)

What does Brent forget to do in Connecticut? (from Chapter 9, "Everybody Swing!")

To call a friend he meets earlier on his trip.
To call his grandmother.
To call his parents.
To visit the planetarium.
20)

What does Brent give to the face of Lea on the last whirligig? (from Chapter 9, "Everybody Swing!")

Rosy cheeks.
A slight smile.
Closed eyes.
A deep dimple.
21)

In Chapter 5, when Brent enters a dining room, who fills him with envy? (from Chapter 5, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)

A smiling family having dinner.
A story teller who is surrounded by youngsters.
A young man dressed in a business suit.
A bearded man playing a concertina.
22)

Why does Tony scratch under his shirt at the end of Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6, Bellevue, Washington)

He is feeding a cord down his sleeve.
He is still recovering from poison ivy.
He always feels itchy when he writes in class.
He is signaling his friend to pass a note.
23)

Who/what is Brent's sole company as he works on the next whiligig? (from Chapter 5, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)

His friend Emil.
His friend Flaco.
Lea.
Lea's photo.
24)

What book does Brent read as he crosses Louisiana? (from Chapter 7, Apprentices)

"Pride and Prejudice."
"Davy Crockett."
"Two Years Before the Mast."
"The Alamo."
25)

How does Brent feel about Mrs. Zamora's request? (from Chapter 3, The Afterlife)

He is smiling inside.
He is on the verge of crying.
He is frightened.
He refuses to cooperate.
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