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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Preface to The Child Runs Deep in Filidor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the "cool student" who refuses to take sides in the schoolyard brawl between Kneadus and Syphon?
(a) Slowaki.
(b) Kopyrda.
(c) Mizdral.
(d) Hopek.

2. How does Kopydra react when Joey tries to engage him in the schoolyard battle?
(a) He jumps out the window.
(b) He punches Joey in the face.
(c) He joins the battle.
(d) He ignores Joey completely.

3. Which of the following nicknames does Dr. Pimko give to Joey?
(a) Little Bunny.
(b) Little Fishie.
(c) Little Chickie.
(d) Little Puppy.

4. What language does Joey's class work on translating, even though no one is prepared?
(a) Greek.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Latin.
(d) Pig Latin.

5. How does Syphon rally his men when they seem to dwindle in the schoolyard fight?
(a) He threatens them.
(b) He ignores them.
(c) He screams curses at them.
(d) He sings to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade does the teacher give to all the students to translate languages?

2. Who interrupts the dual, loudly clattering into the classroom?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes the outside world's opinion of Joey?

4. What does the narrator extol for creating mythology?

5. How does the narrator feel about literary critics who hold fast to the iron-clad rules of construction?

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