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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5: The Catch; Hector Goes into a Sponge State and Has a Satori; Boys, Dogs, Science Fiction; Rodeo Show; Leg Buds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hector's major concern this summer?
(a) His father's job.
(b) His summer job.
(c) His mother's health.
(d) His appearance.

2. What has improved in Debbie's personality?
(a) She is less grouchy.
(b) She is more confident.
(c) She is feeling more comfortable around boys.
(d) She has more self esteem.

3. What does Hector help his father with the following Saturday?
(a) Picking strawberries.
(b) Putting up screens.
(c) Washing and waxing the truck.
(d) Tuning up the car.

4. What is Debbie reading with such absorption that she gets sunburned?
(a) A true romance story.
(b) A science fiction novel.
(c) A book about caterpillars.
(d) A book about birds.

5. For what does Debbie wish?
(a) That something good would happen to her.
(b) A straight-A report card.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A kitten.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Homer described?

2. Who is Patty?

3. What does one have to consider when wishing for something?

4. What slightly changes Debbie's attitude towards Hector one night?

5. To what radio show are Phil and Lenny listening?

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