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

2. About what does Hector compromise with his parents?
(a) Where he will attend high school.
(b) Wearing an earring.
(c) His music lessons.
(d) His hair length.

3. What slightly changes Debbie's attitude towards Hector one night?
(a) Hector makes a disparaging remark about Patty.
(b) Debbie belittles a good friend of Hector's.
(c) They brush up against each other as they are changing places.
(d) Hector makes a disparaging remark about her dog.

4. What is the radio show's format?
(a) Classical music.
(b) Talk show about politics.
(c) Raucous songs and jokes.
(d) Mellow jazz music.

5. With what do earthlings arrive at a peaceful, alien society?
(a) Money.
(b) Guns.
(c) Apples.
(d) Technology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as the summer progresses to Lenny, Hector, Phil, Debbie and Patty?

2. With whom is Hector fascinated?

3. What tool is Debbie trying to master in Chapter Eight?

4. What do Debbie and Patty think of the clothes their mothers have bought for them?

5. What does Hector help his father with the following Saturday?

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