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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 through 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of the following characters is Big Henry having an affair?
(a) Red
(b) Lila
(c) Edna
(d) Susan

2. Why do the other players say that Henry should play on the baseball team that plays teams from other schools?
(a) Because the others want Henry away from the school
(b) Because he hits a home run
(c) Because Henry makes a great catch
(d) Because Henry beats up a lot of students

3. Why did Henry's family come to America?
(a) It is not explained.
(b) To avoid prison for his father.
(c) To live near his relatives who had already moved to America.
(d) To escape debts in Germany.

4. Where does Henry kiss Lila Jane and grab her behind?
(a) Vacant lot
(b) Henry's parents' bedroom
(c) School
(d) Lila Jane's house

5. What position does Henry play in the kickball games in physical education class?
(a) Shortstop
(b) Second baseman
(c) Pitcher
(d) First baseman

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry's father do for a living?

2. What does the term vicious mean as it is used in the following sentence: Henry knows the players will be sending vicious kicks his way.

3. Which of the characters stands up for Henry when a boy tries to beat him up and causes the boy to run away crying?

4. What causes fist fights in the vacant lots among some of Henry's friends?

5. Why does the doctor say that Big Henry should not blame Henry for the car accident?

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