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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 Colin's father say about Colin's last girlfriend?
(a) She is at the front door.
(b) She called Colin's father's cell phone.
(c) They met her at the hot dog stand.
(d) She is not worth grieving over.

2. Why does the tour guide take off her tee shirt?
(a) To apply pressure to Colin's wound.
(b) To get a tan.
(c) It is so hot outside.
(d) To shake out a wasp that had crawled inside.

3. What does Colin remember about his third grade tutor?
(a) The tutor barely whispered when she talked.
(b) The tutor was mean.
(c) Katherine I is the tutor's daughter.
(d) The tutor had a really long beard.

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

5. How long does Colin spend alone in his room?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 14 hours.
(d) 28 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Colin is walking behind the convenience store?

2. When does the tour guide say she will return?

3. In what grade is Colin when he meets his first Katherine?

4. What does Colin's father say he, his mother and Katherine all have in common?

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

(see the answer key)

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