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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 Fiona insist on at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) Singing.
(b) Finishing the film.
(c) Praying as a family.
(d) Having a drink.

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

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

4. How old is Ned?
(a) One year old.
(b) Two years old.
(c) Five years old.
(d) Four years old.

5. What does Will suggest when Marcus tells him about his troubles at school?
(a) He suggests changing his appearance.
(b) He suggests ignoring his bullies.
(c) He suggests telling the principal.
(d) He suggests writing a letter to the administration.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Will in Chapter 4?

2. What is Marcus frightened by in Chapter 5?

3. What does Will tell himself is nice about his life in Chapter 12?

4. Where has Fiona arranged for Marcus to go on Saturday in Chapter 7?

5. Will believes that he has convinced the woman he is interested in ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Marcus tries to hang out with some boys in Chapter 5?

2. How does Marcus find his mother when he returns home in Chapter 7? What does she tell him?

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

4. Why is Marcus bullied and how does he handle the bullying?

5. Why does Marcus try to turn off the film in Chapter 11?

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

7. How does Will come to the realization that single mothers are the perfect companions for men with commitment issues?

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

9. What does Marcus conclude about his family in Chapter 11?

10. Why does Will buy Marcus shoes?

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