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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Will feel about Fiona's request in Chapter 18?
(a) He is delighted.
(b) He is uncomfortable.
(c) He is dumbfounded.
(d) He is annoyed.

2. Who is the author of "About a Boy"?
(a) David Sedaris.
(b) John Grisham.
(c) Nick Hornby.
(d) Douglas Coupland.

3. Why does Suzie yell at Will in Chapter 23?
(a) For not getting a job.
(b) For dumping her.
(c) For lying about Ned.
(d) For being irresponsible with Marcus.

4. After many visits from Marcus, what does Will stop doing?
(a) Making his food.
(b) Trying to block him at the door.
(c) Calling Fiona to pick him up.
(d) Cleaning up for him.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Marcus find at his house in Chapter 11?

3. What does Fiona say is the reason that she has arranged for Marcus to go out on Saturday?

4. Who are the two protagonists of the novel "About a Boy"?

5. Where do Marcus and Fiona live?

(see the answer key)

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