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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 avoiding the attentions of a young man.
(b) For not working that afternoon.
(c) For not taking her friends up on a dangerous dare.
(d) For avoiding an expensive outing.

2. What do Debbie and Patty want their jeans to be like?
(a) Baggy in the seat and legs.
(b) A bit above the ankle.
(c) Straight legged.
(d) Too long.

3. What does Lenny teach Debbie?
(a) To change the engine oil.
(b) To parallel park.
(c) To drive a stick shift.
(d) To drive a motorcycle.

4. What happens as the summer progresses to Lenny, Hector, Phil, Debbie and Patty?
(a) They pair off, leaving Phil out of the group.
(b) They get to know each other and enjoy each other's company.
(c) They decide to travel to Washington D. C.
(d) They drift apart.

5. What is the topic of discussion between Debbie and Patty in Chapter Ten?
(a) Make-up.
(b) Boys.
(c) Careers.
(d) Life's fairness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Debbie reading with such absorption that she gets sunburned?

2. What age group are Debbie, Hector, Lenny, Phil and Patty?

3. What would Hector like to change about himself?

4. What do Hector's parents buy for him?

5. How does Debbie help her dad one day?

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