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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Max's father, what did he do to get to sleep every night in jail?
(a) Sing.
(b) Write poetry.
(c) Cry.
(d) Read the Bible.

2. What is the name of the 17-year-old boy who threatens Max and Kevin on the Fourth of July?
(a) Johny R.
(b) Tony D.
(c) Slim Tim.
(d) David T.

3. Why is Max crying at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Because his father called.
(b) Because he is happy.
(c) Because he misses his mother.
(d) Because he got grounded.

4. What is the name of the motorcycle gang that Iggy is the boss of?
(a) The Panheads.
(b) The Skulls.
(c) The Screaming Cycles.
(d) The Iron Hogs.

5. What does Max's father claim is the reason he was not good enough for Max's mother?
(a) His job.
(b) His looks.
(c) His bank account.
(d) His record.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gram describe her state when she gave birth to Max's mother?

2. What smell does Max first recognize when he enters "the other place" with his father?

3. What does Gwen make for dinner when Max comes over for the first time?

4. What does Max like about carrying Kevin around on his shoulders?

5. Why does Gwen tell Max that she and his parents were all living in the tenements when he and Kevin were born?

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