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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI, pgs. 503-551.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kidd begin to think about his writing and poetry?
(a) They are the best poems ever.
(b) He wants to get better.
(c) That he will stop writing altogether.
(d) He will ask Newboy for guidance.

2. What is interesting about the object that Kidd is given?
(a) It is written on white paper with white ink.
(b) It is written on black paper with black ink.
(c) It looks like a photograph.
(d) He's never seen anything like it.

3. Why does Lanya become upset with the rest of the scorpions?
(a) She finds out they attacked her when she was younger.
(b) The scorpions break into a house and force the occupants out.
(c) They take up too much of the Kidd's time.
(d) They are mean to her and hurt her feelings.

4. What would Lanya like to name her harmonica solo?
(a) Crazed.
(b) Diffraction.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Broken.

5. The next day, while Mrs. Richards and Kidd talk, what happens?
(a) Mrs. Richards accuses Kidd of stealing things from their apartment.
(b) Mrs. Richards has another episode.
(c) June screams and punches Kidd.
(d) Bobby Richards falls down the elevator shaft.

Short Answer Questions

1. Did the Richards ever have any intention of paying Kidd?

2. Where is Kidd finally dropped off?

3. Why is Mrs. Richards afraid to leave her apartment, let alone Bellona?

4. What does Mrs. Richards refuse to do?

5. What does Tak ask of Kidd that flatters Kidd?

(see the answer key)

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