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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 133-163.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert ask his mother at this location?
(a) If he can look at the comic books.
(b) If he can call his father.
(c) If he can get a library card.
(d) If he can sleep over at Bennie's tonight.

2. Why is Beth especially worried on Robert's first day of school?
(a) That he will make a call to his father.
(b) That he won't be able to keep all the new facts straight.
(c) That he will fall behind in classes.
(d) That the other kids will make fun of him.

3. Who is Mike Riordan?
(a) Beth's landlord.
(b) Bobby's best friend.
(c) Vice Principal at Robert's school.
(d) Beth's insurance agent.

4. From where does Patty Bancroft call Beth?
(a) Her office.
(b) Her home phone.
(c) A pay phone.
(d) Her cell phone.

5. What else does Patty give to Beth when she calls her?
(a) A new phone number.
(b) The name of a psychologist.
(c) Divorce procedures.
(d) A bank account.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the boy next door who befriends Robert?

2. Beth Crenshaw celebrates her birthday nearly _________________ after Frannie Benedetto's birthday.

3. How does Beth get to her patients' homes?

4. Why can Beth not find Robert in the store?

5. What positive thing does Frannie recall about Bobby?

(see the answer key)

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