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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Marcus run into bullies in Chapter 7?
(a) The local news agent's store.
(b) In a graveyard.
(c) At Church.
(d) Outside his house.

2. 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 throws dirt in their faces.
(d) Marcus is a fast runner.

3. What do Suzie and Marcus discover when they walk inside Marcus' home in Chapter 9?
(a) Fiona is drunk.
(b) Fiona is sleeping.
(c) Fiona is entertaining a gentleman.
(d) Fiona has overdosed on pills.

4. What kind of test is Will taking in Chapter 2?
(a) A coolness test in a magazine.
(b) A home pregnancy test.
(c) A driving test.
(d) A breathalyzer test.

5. Why does Marcus come to this conclusion about his family in Chapter 11?
(a) He and his mother are drifting apart.
(b) Because he and his mother have never been closer.
(c) Because the needs of each member often fall to the wayside.
(d) So he would not be alone if his mother died.

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

7. 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) Single mothers are the perfect partner for a man afraid of commitment.
(d) He is bored with dating.

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

9. 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) Making Fiona some lunch.
(d) Checking to see that Marcus has done his homework.

10. How old is Will in Chapter 4?
(a) Forty.
(b) Thirty-two.
(c) Thirty-six.
(d) Twenty-nine.

11. What does Will decide when he visits an old friend in Chapter 2?
(a) To start a family.
(b) To move to the coast.
(c) Never to have a child.
(d) To propose to his highschool sweetheart.

12. What lie does Will tell the park keeper in Chapter 9?
(a) Marcus was trying to keep Suzie's daughter from seeing the dead duck.
(b) Will thew the object at the duck.
(c) The duck was attacking Will.
(d) the duck attack was a hit and run.

13. What is Will grateful for at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) His health.
(b) That he can go home and separate himself from the events of the day.
(c) His new friend.
(d) His outlook on life.

14. What does Will do when he sees the older kids going after Marcus in Chapter 16?
(a) He pretends not to see.
(b) He chases them away.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He calls the police.

15. Who does Suzie introduce Will to in Chapter 8?
(a) Peter.
(b) Fiona.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Nick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marcus frightened by in Chapter 5?

2. What does Will have trouble doing in Chapter 6?

3. What does SPAT stand for?

4. What does Will buy for Marcus in Chapter 16?

5. Where does Marcus take Will and Suzie at the beginning of Chapter 9?

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