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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 happened halfway through the author's fifth grade year?
(a) He won a science competition.
(b) He went to Disneyland.
(c) He met the President.
(d) He got an eye examination at school.

2. Who does the author complain, in "Another Step Forward," wouldn't talk to the "common people" like ward clerks or aides?
(a) Wealthy families.
(b) Celebrity patients.
(c) The veteran nurses.
(d) A few of the doctors.

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

4. What did the psychology professor give the author for being the most honest student in the class?
(a) A ten-dollar bill.
(b) A subscription to Psychology Today.
(c) A certificate.
(d) Extra credit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the author withdraw his applications to medical school programs at Johns Hopkins, Yale, Michigan State, and Wayne State?

2. How did Alma Whittley help the author?

3. What did the author receive for making the fifth-hour class the best unit in the school?

4. What hymn does the author say dissolves his negativity?

5. What marveled the author about Danielle's parents, in "Three Special Children," when she died?

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