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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Bruce's parents do to pass the time while sitting on their front porch?
(a) Read books and drink water.
(b) Swat flies, read books, and drink water.
(c) Swat flies and read books.
(d) Swat flies and drink water.

2. What does Bruce tell his parents when they ask about the news from Minnesota?
(a) He says that more tests are needed.
(b) He says they are unsure what is wrong with him.
(c) He says they think he might have a curable disease.
(d) He says there is nothing wrong with him.

3. Why does Bruce surrender in World War II?
(a) He is separated from his unit.
(b) He runs out of ammunition.
(c) He is surrounded by the enemy.
(d) He is separated from his unit, runs out of ammunition, and is surrounded by the enemy.

4. Which of the following is the name of the insurance company that Henry sells insurance with?
(a) Aldebaran.
(b) Antares.
(c) Achernar.
(d) Arcturus.

5. What does Bruce realize about the little irritations in life in Chapter 4?
(a) They only matter to certain people.
(b) They only matter in certain situations.
(c) They do not really matter.
(d) They should not matter as much to certain people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which things does Bruce remember when he thinks about the times he put his life at risk?

2. What does Bruce think will happen if Dutch knows about his condition?

3. What decision does Henry make about Bruce's illness in Chapter 2?

4. How many games each day does Bruce play with an amateur league?

5. What does Henry label the doctors after hearing about Bruce's condition?

(see the answer key)

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