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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age does Colin start elementary school?
(a) A year later than other kids his age.
(b) Two years ahead of other kids his age.
(c) A year ahead of other kids his age.
(d) He is home schooled.

2. Why does Colin believe he is past the prime of his life?
(a) Because prodigies generally peak at 12 or 13 years.
(b) Because he finds a gray hair in his head.
(c) Because he cannot imagine meeting a 20th Katherine.
(d) Because he lost a debate to a kid who is younger than he.

3. Where do Colin and Hassan decide to go after gaining permission from their parents?
(a) They do not know.
(b) Washington, D. C.
(c) The West Coast.
(d) Canada.

4. Why does Hassan say his proposal is necessary?
(a) To break Colin out of his negative pattern with girls.
(b) So Colin can learn to take responsibility for himself.
(c) Because geniuses tend to overwork.
(d) To get Colin out of his depression.

5. Where do Colin and Hassan go after talking to Colin's parents?
(a) To Hassan's house.
(b) To the beach.
(c) To the movies.
(d) To the basement to work on a new invention Colin has thought of.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hassan use to convince his parents of the reasonableness of his idea for Colin and him?

2. Why do the boys stop at a convenience store?

3. What does the tour guide see written in Colin's notebook?

4. What does Colin think about as he is lying on the ground?

5. What does Colin read over and over while alone in his room?

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