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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what status does Colin refer when speaking to Hassan?
(a) Colin's status as a track star.
(b) Colin's status as the nineteenth Colin in his family.
(c) Colin's status as an only child.
(d) Colin's status as a prodigy.

2. When does the tour guide say she will return?
(a) She does not plan to return.
(b) Shortly.
(c) In a half an hour.
(d) In 8 minutes.

3. What is Colin reminded of by the smell at the first person's house that the three young people go to for interviews?
(a) Katherine IXI's basement.
(b) His grandmother's house.
(c) His first ride in a car.
(d) The abandoned home of a wealthy eccentric man in Colin's hometown.

4. What do Colin and Katherine IXI do in her basement after the coffee shop?
(a) Watch a movie about prodigies.
(b) Play a video game.
(c) Play air hockey.
(d) Watch a documetary about whales.

5. Who is Hassan?
(a) Colin's father's boss.
(b) The neighborhood brat.
(c) Colin's friend.
(d) Colin's boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Colin and Lindsey discuss when she checks on Colin?

2. Where do Colin and Hassan go after talking to Colin's parents?

3. Why does Colin call his mother?

4. What role does the clerk at the convenient store play besides as cashier?

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

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