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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Will dislike?
(a) Idleness.
(b) Women.
(c) Children.
(d) Football.

3. What does Marcus begin to imagine during lunch in Chapter 13?
(a) What it would be like if he weren't there.
(b) What it would be like to live with his father.
(c) What it would be like to be Will's biological son.
(d) What it would be like if Will and Fiona wed.

4. Why aren't the bullies successful in getting Marcus in trouble in Chapter 7?
(a) A passerbyer stops them.
(b) Marcus is a fast runner.
(c) Marcus throws dirt in their faces.
(d) The man at the counter knows Marcus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marcus decide of his family?

2. What do the bullies do to Marcus in Chapter 7?

3. Where should Fiona have been instead of at home in Chapter 7?

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

5. Where does Marcus run into bullies in Chapter 7?

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