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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Outing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the Grimes' boys sit every Saturday in The Rockpile?
(a) The window ledge.
(b) Their back porch.
(c) Their front porch.
(d) The fire escape.

2. What is Gabriel's personality like?
(a) Sarcastic.
(b) Dry.
(c) Highly religious.
(d) Happy.

3. What do the Grimes' boys watch every Saturday?
(a) Other boys play on the rockpile.
(b) Other boys play in the treehouse.
(c) Other boys play in the garden.
(d) Other boys play in the cave.

4. What does the brother become distracted by when he goes to play with his friends across the street?
(a) A drawing of a bird.
(b) A drawing of a locomotive.
(c) A drawing of a treehouse.
(d) A drawing of a ship.

5. Who finally is able to approach Sylvia?
(a) Roy and Elisha.
(b) John and Roy.
(c) David and John.
(d) David and Roy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John make a snide comment to Gabriel in The Outing?

2. Who begins to feel like a sinner in The Outing?

3. In The Outing, who finds themselves alone during lunch?

4. Who's birthday does the outing fall close to this year?

5. Who does Gabriel turn his rage to after he yells at his wife?

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