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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Imprisonment and Further Belittlement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the dream, how does Joey react when he sees a younger apparition of himself waving to him?
(a) He runs away from the apparition.
(b) He slaps the apparition in the face.
(c) He shakes hands with the apparition.
(d) He waves back to the apparition.

2. What does Joey dream about at the opening of the novel?
(a) Catching a train.
(b) Fighting a bull.
(c) Canoeing down a river.
(d) Lassoing a hog.

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Doctor T. Pimko?
(a) Professional.
(b) Pretentious.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Disorganized.

4. 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 shredding his notes.
(b) They start fighting.
(c) They start swearing.
(d) They start writing graffiti.

5. Which of the following words does Pimko use to express "bottom"?
(a) Pupa.
(b) Punch.
(c) Paris.
(d) Parachute.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. Who do the children on the playground think Pimko is when they see him writing notes in hiding?

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