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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "Fly a Crooked Sky".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impression might a reader form about Frank's character from the first chapter?
(a) He likes to find creative ways to avoid following the rules.
(b) He does not like to have to think anything through.
(c) He is very greedy and dreams of having many possessions.
(d) He likes to follow the rules and play by the book.

2. Why is Frank so determined to raise money?
(a) He wants to save for college.
(b) He wants to go on dates with girls.
(c) He wants to buy a car.
(d) He wants to travel.

3. Why does Frank think he doesn't get in much trouble if he is caught?
(a) He is still a juvenile.
(b) He does not committed a violent crime.
(c) He does not steal very much money.
(d) He does not realize what he does is illegal.

4. How does Frank earn a living when he first runs away from home?
(a) He works part-time in a warehouse.
(b) He takes a job in a stationery store for $1.50 an hour.
(c) He lives off money sent to him by his parents.
(d) He supports himself writing bad checks.

5. What does Frank need to fill out in order to deadhead on a flight?
(a) A blue slip.
(b) A green slip.
(c) A pink slip.
(d) A red slip.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the bill collector and Frank's father react when they find out he is running up thousands of dollars in charges that he cannot pay?

2. Why does Frank tell the sales representative that he needs to order 200 I.D. cards when he really only needs one for himself?

3. What skills does Frank have that serve him well if he goes back to school?

4. What con does Frank commit at the very beginning of the book?

5. When he realizes that airline employees are suspicious of him, how does Frank gather more information about his role as a pilot?

(see the answer key)

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