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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten, A Very Large Slice of Pi.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the age of eleven, Daniel was fascinated by the complexity of history. What did he create that involved history?
(a) A timeline of historical facts dating from 800 B.C.
(b) His own world of made-up historical figures and facts.
(c) A computer program for historians.
(d) A way for people to memorize a large number of historical facts.

2. What conversational tactic has Daniel used over the years that does not work well within his relationship with Neil?
(a) Constantly asking questions.
(b) Pretending to understand something when he does not.
(c) Smiling even during an argument.
(d) Responding to every question with an overly long answer.

3. How many languages does Daniel know?
(a) Ten.
(b) One.
(c) Eight.
(d) Five.

4. What types of words does Daniel find most difficult?
(a) Adverbs.
(b) Metaphors.
(c) Adjectives.
(d) Abstract words.

5. What is one method Daniel's parents teach him to use to cope with his emotions?
(a) Doing yoga.
(b) Counting to ten.
(c) Deep breathing.
(d) Skipping rope.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Neil and Daniel try to encourage their cat, Jay, to learn social skills and become more approachable?

2. In what voice is the story told?

3. What health issue did Daniel's grandfather have?

4. What is Daniel's assignment for the volunteer organization?

5. Where is Daniel assigned to go as a volunteer?

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