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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. What does the tour guide saying she is training to become?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A paramedic.
(c) A beautician.
(d) A car mechanic.

2. What has just happened to Colin?
(a) He was just scared by a large shark.
(b) His teacher just woke him by slamming a book on his desk.
(c) He was harassed by some bullies.
(d) He's just been dumped by his girlfriend.

3. What is Colin Singleton doing at the opening of the novel?
(a) Swimming in the ocean.
(b) Taking a bath.
(c) Sitting in a classroom.
(d) Wandering in the city park.

4. What does Colin's pre-school tell his parents?
(a) That they were not equipped to work with geniuses.
(b) That Colin needs to tone down his behavior.
(c) That Colin is emotionally challenged.
(d) That Colin is a great asset to the school.

5. What does Colin say is a result of his nearsightedness?
(a) His continual tripping.
(b) The inability to see the future.
(c) The need to wear really thick glasses.
(d) The ability to block out distractions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colin's father say about Colin's last girlfriend?

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

3. What does Colin do when he goes into his bathroom after talking to his father?

4. What does Hassan propose to Colin's parents?

5. Why does the tour guide take off her tee shirt?

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