This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-13: In the Rhododendrons; The Fable of Lenny; Easy Basin Wrench, or Debbie has Mechanical Moment, Too; Guitar Lessons; Conversation in the Dark-Brilliant Eskimo Thoughts; Hector's First Song; Truck Lessons; Ravine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rowanne use Hector as an excuse?
(a) For not taking her friends up on a dangerous dare.
(b) For avoiding the attentions of a young man.
(c) For avoiding an expensive outing.
(d) For not working that afternoon.

2. Where did Lenny's mother get his reading material when he was young?
(a) Her older brother who was a professor.
(b) The library.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The drug store.

3. What is one thing Debbie and Patty wonder?
(a) If they will be able to attend college in a state far from their own.
(b) If they will be able to attend college in Europe.
(c) If they are old enough to wear make-up.
(d) Why some people experience adversity and others do not.

4. How does Debbie help her dad one day?
(a) By sorting the washer sizes in a large jar in the basement.
(b) By washing his car for an interview he has at a golf course.
(c) By fitting under the kitchen sink to tighten a joint.
(d) By holding studs while her dad nails them.

5. Why is Hector disappointed at music class one day?
(a) The teacher fails to appear.
(b) Meadow does not come to class.
(c) Meadow leaves with Dan and another student.
(d) The teacher says it is the last class.