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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 4 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the father say in should have brackets to Jonathan about his dreams during the final conversation in the story?
(a) Jonathan was the one pulling weeds from his chest.
(b) Jonathan's mother was crying while pulling weeds from his chest.
(c) His father was really pulling weeds from his brother's chest.
(d) Jonathan was laughing as he pulled weeds from his chest.

2. What did the speaker call his brother and say after finding out he was in intensive care?
(a) He must exercise more.
(b) He needs to take care of himself.
(c) He should watch his diet.
(d) He should not worry.

3. What symbol denotes the extraunxclamation point?
(a) Four exclamation points.
(b) Two exclamation points.
(c) Two exclamation points, one up and one upside down.
(d) Two upside down exclamation points.

4. What were the speaker and his father recently doing, despite his father's doctor telling him not to?
(a) Pulling weeds.
(b) Running.
(c) Stacking wood.
(d) Lifting weights.

5. Which symbol represents the corroboration mark?
(a) The exclamation point.
(b) The snowflake.
(c) The smiley face.
(d) The heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what conversation with his father does the speaker say the silence mark most often appears?

2. What is the purpose of the backup?

3. What are some things the speaker might be doing when he imagines his family's versions of the should-haves?

4. What phrase can the low point replace?

5. What were some things the speaker's father's doctor advised him against doing due to the emotional stress these things caused him?

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