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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: A Terrible Temper.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say he felt "constant temptation" to do at his new school?
(a) Skip class.
(b) Become one of the guys.
(c) Get a girlfriend.
(d) Get a bad grade.

2. Why did the author nearly kill his friend, Bob, with a knife?
(a) The friend insulted his mother.
(b) The friend made fun of his clothes.
(c) The friend copied his homework without his permission.
(d) They were arguing over radio stations.

3. What grade did the author receive in math that gave him hope?
(a) A.
(b) B.
(c) D.
(d) C.

4. What does the author say in "Two Positives" was the worst part of school?
(a) Book reports.
(b) Recess.
(c) Weekly spelling bees.
(d) Math quizzes.

5. The author's mother told him if he could _____, he could learn just about anything he wanted to know.
(a) Follow directions.
(b) Cook.
(c) Read.
(d) Do math.

Short Answer Questions

1. What damage did the author do with a rock in "A Terrible Temper"?

2. What did the author decide to do when he realized he could not control his temper?

3. In "A Terrible Temper," the author says once he reached the _____, he lost all _____.

4. Who told the author he should "dress the way you want to be"?

5. What holiday does the author recall made being 8-years-old the best year of his childhood?

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