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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the English teacher sometimes call Marcus crazy?
(a) Because he likes to eat glue.
(b) Because he laughs and cries at random moments.
(c) Because his creative writing is filled with death and murder.
(d) Because he sings out loud to himself at inappropriate times.

3. What does Marcus do at Will's apartment in Chapter 15?
(a) He watches TV and explores Will's flat.
(b) He moves the furniture.
(c) He throws a tennis ball against a wall.
(d) He cleans the kitchen.

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

5. Where has Fiona arranged for Marcus to go on Saturday in Chapter 7?
(a) A pottery class.
(b) On a picnic with Suzie.
(c) To the shop to run errands.
(d) To Will's house.

6. Who does Marcus try to hang out with at school in Chapter 5?
(a) The football team.
(b) Boys from the computer club.
(c) A girl in his French class.
(d) The `cool kids`.

7. What does SPAT stand for?
(a) Single Parents, Alone Together.
(b) Sandwiches, Pizza And Tacos.
(c) Single Parents, Always Tired.
(d) Science Psycology, Abstract Thinking

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

9. What does Will do when Fiona calls him again in Chapter 14?
(a) He tells her he is busy.
(b) He calls her back the following day.
(c) He ignores the message.
(d) He arranges a date.

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

11. How long does Will date this woman in Chapter 4?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Three months.
(c) One month.
(d) One week.

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

13. What does Will realize at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) He should try to date a married woman.
(b) He should never date single mothers.
(c) He is bored with dating.
(d) Single mothers are the perfect partner for a man afraid of commitment.

14. What does Suzie pick up Will for in Chapter 8?
(a) Babysitting Marcus.
(b) Neighborhood watch.
(c) A date.
(d) The SPAT picnic.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Will prefer not to do when it comes to women?

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

4. How does Marcus try to avoid bullies in Chapter 3?

5. What does Will find unappetizing in Chapter 14?

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