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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14: A Girl Named Maranda.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did the author's family move, after his mother decided to rent their house?
(a) Detroit.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York City.
(d) Boston.

3. In "A Terrible Temper," the author realized that if people could make him _____, they could ______.
(a) Study/Help him become a doctor.
(b) Angry/Control him.
(c) Pray/Help him control his temper.
(d) Successful/Find their own success.

4. What did "The Top One Hundred" program help the author learn?
(a) Classical music.
(b) Italian.
(c) Science facts.
(d) Leadership skills.

5. Where did the author turn when he believed he could not pass an exam?
(a) To his mother.
(b) To God.
(c) To the campus tutoring center.
(d) To his academic adviser.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the author credit for helping him control his temper throughout his life?

2. What did the author find a technique for that involves placing metal rings on the back and front of the skull?

3. During the author's intense year as chief resident, he learned the special skills that transform the _____ along with his hands, eyes and intuition into _____.

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

5. What college did the author decide to attend?

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