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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: ROTC Triumph.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say he examined under the magnified lenses in Mr. Jaeck's class?
(a) Skin cells.
(b) Protozoa from water samples.
(c) Blades of grass.
(d) Blood.

2. In "A Terrible Temper," the author says once he reached the _____, he lost all _____.
(a) Top of the class/Motivation.
(b) Popular kids/Respect.
(c) Boiling point/Rational control.
(d) Principal's office/Anger.

3. What person does the author say came, when his mother "needed someone to care"?
(a) Bobby Farmer.
(b) Curtis.
(c) Mary Thomas.
(d) His father.

4. In "A Boy's Big Problem," what does the author say his mother needed in order to provide for the family and keep up the house?
(a) A second job.
(b) A therapist.
(c) A husband.
(d) Food stamps.

5. Who is Curtis?
(a) The author's father.
(b) The author's grandfather.
(c) The author's brother.
(d) The author's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say he liked to do with his father's hands?

2. What method in "Two Positives" does the author say his family used to protect each other?

3. Who tells a story in "Eight Years Old" that led the author to his first religious experience?

4. What does the author say worship services and Bible lessons frequently focused on?

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

(see the answer key)

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