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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 professor who is known as "Anti-Filidor's" real last name?
(a) Momsen.
(b) Spears.
(c) Cyrus.
(d) Jonas.

2. Who does Kneadus challenge to a dual of pulling faces?
(a) Syphus.
(b) Pimko.
(c) Kopydra.
(d) Joey.

3. At what time of day does Pimko drop Joey off at the Piórkowski school?
(a) At final bell.
(b) At lunch.
(c) At first bell.
(d) Afer school is out for the day.

4. According to the narrator, what are all writers dependent on above all else?
(a) Talent.
(b) Truth.
(c) Inspiration.
(d) Audience.

5. Which of the following actions is not something the children do to try to prove Pimko wrong in his theories about them?
(a) They start writing graffiti.
(b) They start shredding his notes.
(c) They start fighting.
(d) They start swearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the children react when they read Pimko's notes about their behavior?

2. Which of the following adjectives does Pimko use to describe the children on the playground in his notes?

3. In the English classroom after the schoolyard fight, which is the only student prepared to discuss the material?

4. Which of the following familial groups has the largest influence on the way Joey lives his life?

5. Which of the following is not an excuse students give in the English classroom to ensure they won't have to speak about the assigned poetry?

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