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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. Who does Kneadus choose as his second in defense during the dual?
(a) Hopek.
(b) Caser.
(c) Kopydra.
(d) Mizdrak.

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

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

4. Which of the following items is not something then narrator considers an interruption in life?
(a) The doorbell.
(b) Daily trivia.
(c) The telephone.
(d) Sleep.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the gang of boys Kneadus puts together?

2. Where does Syphon roll his eyes to in his first face for the dual?

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

4. How does the narrator claim novels are properly read?

5. Where does Pimko hide while taking notes on the children while they play at the playground?

(see the answer key)

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