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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead of being able to cheer his mother up in Chapter 1, what is Marcus only able to do?
(a) Make her cry.
(b) Make her angry.
(c) Distract her.
(d) Frustrate her.

2. What has Marcus hit a duck with at the SPAT picnic?
(a) A bottle.
(b) Some bread.
(c) His shoe.
(d) A ball.

3. What does Marcus do in anticipation of his mother's homecoming?
(a) He cleans the apartment.
(b) He hides all the sharp objects.
(c) He makes her favorite dinner.
(d) He does all his homework.

4. What is Will unsuccessful at doing in Chapter 10?
(a) Catching some sleep.
(b) Making a gourmet dinner.
(c) Making Suzie laugh with his best gag.
(d) Consoling Marcus.

5. What does Fiona say is the reason that she has arranged for Marcus to go out on Saturday?
(a) So that she can sleep soundly.
(b) So that she can have a gentleman caller over.
(c) So that she might have some time to herself.
(d) So that Marcus can make friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Will suggest of Marcus' intent with the duck in Chapter 9?

2. Why is Marcus having trouble at school in Chapter 3?

3. Why does Marcus turn off the film in Chapter 11?

4. How old is Will in Chapter 4?

5. What does Will buy at the end of Chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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