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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Okenwa's mother describe Raphael's infection to him?
(a) She said it was an ear infection.
(b) She said it was an infection of his conjunctiva.
(c) She said it was a sinus infection.
(d) She said his cornea was infected.

2. How often does the narrator say he visits his parents at the start of the story?
(a) Once a day.
(b) Every other month.
(c) Twice a month.
(d) Twice a year.

3. What did Okenwa's mother notice about Raphael's eyes during lunch when she complained about his food?
(a) He rolled them at her when she complained.
(b) They were very red.
(c) They looked very tired.
(d) They was puffy.

4. What type of home do the narrator's parents live in at the start of the story?
(a) A small apartment.
(b) A large home.
(c) A tiny house.
(d) A trailer.

5. What three emotions did Okenwa say he experienced when he learned why Raphael did not use the eye drops?
(a) Infuriated, sorrowful, enraged.
(b) Happy, empathetic, amused.
(c) Amazed, embarrassed, saddened.
(d) Astonished, amused, moved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Okenwa's mother tell him Raphael's role in a recent crime was?

2. What did Okenwa say to Raphael when they first spoke after Josephine left?

3. What did Josephine often bring for Okenwa's family?

4. Where does Okenwa live?

5. How old was Okenwa when he first met Raphael?

(see the answer key)

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