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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Child Runs Deep in Filibert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which verb does the teacher want the students to translate even though they are not interested?
(a) Dolleo.
(b) Colleo.
(c) Molleo.
(d) Folleo.

2. How does Joey feel about having to stay with the Youngbloods while he is in school?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is apathetic.
(c) He is disappointed.
(d) He is confused.

3. Instead of acknowledging that Kneadus and Syphus are fighting, what does Pimko insist the boys are doing?
(a) Playing ball.
(b) Hugging.
(c) Reading the newspaper.
(d) Wrestling for honor.

4. Which of the following genres of literature is not one the narrator believes this novel could fit into?
(a) Graphic novel.
(b) Parady.
(c) Lampoon.
(d) Memoir.

5. How does Syphus kill himself?
(a) He poisons himself.
(b) He hangs himself.
(c) He shoots himself.
(d) He drowns himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Youngblood react when she realizes Joey is in love with her daughter?

2. How long does it take the teacher to convince the contrary student that Slowacki's poetry is, indeed, his favorite?

3. Which of the following characters does the schoolgirl remind Joey of when he first meets her?

4. What is the professor who is known as "Anti-Filidor's" real last name?

5. When Joey storms back into the schoolgirl's bedroom, what blinds him upon entry?

(see the answer key)

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