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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 is Will convinced of in Chapter 14?
(a) That Fiona is not his type.
(b) That Fiona is his soulmate.
(c) That Fiona is in love with him.
(d) That Fiona is crazy.

2. Where does Marcus spend the night in Chapter 10?
(a) At Will's.
(b) In a hotel.
(c) At Suzie's.
(d) At his house.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marcus try to force Will and Fiona to do over lunch in Chapter 13?

2. What does Marcus accuse Will of in Chapter 14?

3. How does Will get by if he doesn't work?

4. What does Suzie insist on doing in Chapter 9?

5. Why aren't the bullies successful in getting Marcus in trouble in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Will become involved again with Marcus in Chapter 12?

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

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

4. What lie does Will tell in Chapter 8?

5. Describe Will's lunch with Marcus and Fiona in Chapter 13.

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

7. How is Will feeling about his life in Chapter 12?

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

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

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

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