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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marcus do in anticipation of his mother's homecoming?
(a) He hides all the sharp objects.
(b) He does all his homework.
(c) He makes her favorite dinner.
(d) He cleans the apartment.

2. What kind of film do Marcus and his mother begin to watch in Chapter 11?
(a) A family drama.
(b) A mystery.
(c) An action-adventure.
(d) A comedy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Will date in Chapter 4?

2. Who is Roger?

3. What is Will grateful for at the end of Chapter 10?

4. What does Marcus believe he has done at the end of Chapter 8?

5. How long does Will date this woman in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Will feel about the drama at the hospital and being there for it?

2. What happens after Will ignores Fiona's message in Chapter 14?

3. Describe Will as depicted in Chapter 2.

4. Who is Will introduced to in Chapter 8? What is Will's first impression of this person?

5. What happens to Marcus at the news agent's store in Chapter 7?

6. From whose perspective is the novel "About a Boy" told from?

7. What does Marcus find at home in Chapter 11?

8. How do Marcus and Will become closer in Chapter 15?

9. What happens to a duck at the SPAT picnic? How does Will cover up for Marcus because of the duck?

10. Describe Will's night at Fiona's and Marcus' home in Chapter 14.

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