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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: Changing the Rules.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the author and his brother often travel to Wilson Junior High?
(a) They roller skated.
(b) They rode bikes.
(c) They hopped trains.
(d) They hitchhiked.

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

3. In "A Boy's Big Problem," why does the author say he hated to buy bread or milk at the store?
(a) His mom never sent him with enough money.
(b) He says the people at the store treated him rudely.
(c) It took away from his study time.
(d) He had to use food stamps and feared a friend might see him.

4. What influential adult in "ROTC Triumph" told the author to "always put first things first"?
(a) Mr. McCotter.
(b) Sgt. Bandy.
(c) Mr. Doakes.
(d) Mrs. Miller.

5. What did the author, in "College Choices," score on his final chemistry exam?
(a) 97.
(b) 79.
(c) 48.
(d) 100.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the author's mother go when she said she was staying with relatives?

2. Why did students walk out on the psychology test in "Changing the Rules"?

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

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

5. Why was the author surprised when he read the exam problems in the booklet, in "College Choices"?

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