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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Marcus partly blame his mother for the trouble he faces at school?
(a) She makes him wear her hand-me-downs.
(b) She doesn't let him listen to music or play video games that the other children like.
(c) She always tells off his bullies.
(d) She cuts his hair strangely.

2. Who are the two protagonists of the novel "About a Boy"?
(a) Roger and Will.
(b) Marcus and Fiona.
(c) Will and Fiona.
(d) Will and Marcus.

3. What lie does Will tell the park keeper in Chapter 9?
(a) The duck was attacking Will.
(b) Will thew the object at the duck.
(c) Marcus was trying to keep Suzie's daughter from seeing the dead duck.
(d) the duck attack was a hit and run.

4. What does Will's date tell him on their first date?
(a) That she is in school.
(b) That she is forty-five.
(c) That she is dying.
(d) That she has children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Suzie and Marcus discover when they walk inside Marcus' home in Chapter 9?

2. What is Will grateful for at the end of Chapter 10?

3. How long does Will date this woman in Chapter 4?

4. What does Fiona insist on at the end of Chapter 11?

5. What does Marcus not have a solution for in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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