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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jeff find out that his mother left him and his father to go help other people?
(a) Phone call
(b) Email
(c) He doesn't
(d) Note

2. Brother Thomas tells Jeff that his illness has been a __________ to the Professor, but this is a good thing.
(a) Happy time
(b) Blessing
(c) Curse
(d) Shock

3. Melody tells Jeff that _________________ have killed the crabs and the herons who used to live in the marshes.
(a) Men
(b) Oil drillers
(c) Factories
(d) Larger fish

4. Jeff feels bad about the money that the Professor is paying for his __________ since he things it's been a waste.
(a) Bedroom
(b) Guitar lessons
(c) Guitar
(d) School

5. Who is NOT one of the groups of needy that Melody says she wants to help when she is away from the Professor and Jeff?
(a) Orphans
(b) Hungry children
(c) HIV victims
(d) Animals

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeff decide to give to his father as a gift for Christmas this particular year?

2. While discussing the possibility of a trip to _____________, Jeff learns about the financial troubles Melody left.

3. Jeff rejects the Professor's offer to buy him _____________ as he wants that link to be Melody's alone.

4. Who writes Jeff a note saying that they would be happy to see him come back for the summer?

5. In what grade is Jeff when he finds out his mother has left him and his father, the Professor?

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