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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Marcus do at the end of Chapter 26?
(a) He runs out of the house.
(b) He throws up.
(c) He sets a stuffed animal on fire.
(d) He yells at his mother.

3. During Will's and Fiona's meal in Chapter 32, what does Will realize is the only thing Fiona needs?
(a) Someone to talk to.
(b) A man in her life.
(c) A bit of peace and quiet.
(d) A new job.

4. Why is dinner stressful in Chapter 1?
(a) Fiona has just been dumped.
(b) Fiona has just lost her job.
(c) Marcus failed a class.
(d) Marcus is sick.

5. What does Suzie insist on doing in Chapter 9?
(a) Walking Marcus into his house when she drops him off.
(b) Inviting Fiona to brunch the following day.
(c) Checking to see that Marcus has done his homework.
(d) Making Fiona some lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Will give Marcus for Christmas?

2. What does Marcus argue with his mother about in Chapter 17?

3. Where does Will accompany Suzie and Marcus in Chapter 10?

4. Why does Suzie yell at Will in Chapter 23?

5. Who does Suzie introduce Will to in Chapter 8?

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