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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ned?
(a) Will's made-up son.
(b) Will's son.
(c) Will's father.
(d) Will's nephew.

2. What surprises Will when he tries to break it off with the woman in Chapter 4?
(a) She weeps uncontrollably.
(b) She giggles.
(c) She ends the relationship first.
(d) She pretends not to hear him.

3. Why does Will almost wish he weren't a man in Chapter 6?
(a) Women don't have to do the wooing in romantic relationships.
(b) He thinks women are amazing parents.
(c) He hears horror stories about men who have lied, cheated and abandoned their families.
(d) His gender is far too competitive.

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

5. What is Fiona doing when Marcus returns home in Chapter 7?
(a) Crying violently.
(b) Sleeping in her coat.
(c) Eating cookie dough and staring at the wall.
(d) Watching cartoons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the students ask Marcus not to hang out with them in Chapter 5?

2. What does Marcus do in anticipation of his mother's homecoming?

3. What does Marcus decide of his family?

4. What does Will's date tell him on their first date?

5. Why does the English teacher sometimes call Marcus crazy?

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