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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which son is not Gabriel's biological son?
(a) John and Roy.
(b) Richard.
(c) Roy.
(d) John.

2. What memory does Eric remember in The Man Child?
(a) Christmas when he was 9.
(b) Christmas when he was 8.
(c) The birthday party they had for Eric's dad.
(d) The birthday party they had for Jamie.

3. What have children been warned about in regards to what lies across the street from the Grimes' apartment?
(a) Moving the rocks will cause the subway below to crash and kill people.
(b) To not play in the garden.
(c) The cave will collapse if someone enters.
(d) To only let 4 people in the treehouse at a time.

4. What does Gabriel demand to know from his wife?
(a) Why Roy was playing in the treehouse.
(b) Why Roy was playing on the rockpile.
(c) Why Roy was in the garden.
(d) Why Roy was not at school.

5. How does Gabriel react to John's snide comment?
(a) Angered, but powerless.
(b) Angered, but powerful.
(c) Addresses it by hitting John.
(d) Disregards it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Eric's father buy from Jamie?

3. What do the boys plan to give as a birthday gift in The Outing?

4. Why does Eric think his mother will be angry at him?

5. Who does the author mention is specifically usually in attendance at the outing?

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