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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: Separating Twins and the Rest of Their Story.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the author receive for making the fifth-hour class the best unit in the school?
(a) He received a trophy.
(b) He was promoted to second lieutenant.
(c) He received a certificate.
(d) He was given permission to leave school early.

2. Where did the mother expect her sons to go each week, instead of watching television?
(a) To do volunteer work at a nursing home.
(b) To the library.
(c) To an afterschool program.
(d) To church.

3. Who tells a story in "Eight Years Old" that led the author to his first religious experience?
(a) Pastor Ford.
(b) Curtis.
(c) Mrs. Williamson.
(d) Sonya.

4. What homework assignment did the author give Luis and Terry Francisco before Maranda's surgery?
(a) Buy Maranda a toy from the gift shop.
(b) Sign up for family counseling.
(c) Say their prayers.
(d) Watch some movies to distract them from worry.

5. Why does the author say he experiences less of a negative response from patients nowadays?
(a) Patients know who he is and what he looks like before they get there.
(b) Times have changed and people are less prejudiced.
(c) He pre-screens patients to make sure they have a positive attitude.
(d) He has learned to be more charming.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bobby Farmer impress the author during a history class?

2. What percent academic scholarship does the author say he received for college?

3. Why did the author nearly kill his friend, Bob, with a knife?

4. What group at Wilson Junior High asked the author how to solve problems?

5. What was the author's mother determined to accomplish in Detroit?

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