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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Chapters 14 - 17).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, why does Jones think the Botanist might think he is a bit dumb?
(a) He pretends not to understand the Botanist's literary references.
(b) He talks more than he thinks he should about reality television.
(c) He does not understand the Botanist's scientific references.
(d) He says "huh" and "what" often during their conversation.

2. In Chapter 8, what is one activity Jones and his mother do together to try to help with his problems related to going to college?
(a) They ask Jones' grandmother for a loan.
(b) They get new jobs.
(c) They pray together at a Catholic church.
(d) They do Buddhist chants at the altar.

3. In Chapter 8, how does Jones travel to the university that offers him the scholarship?
(a) By rental car.
(b) He hitchhikes.
(c) He takes the train.
(d) On a plane ticket paid for by his mother's Delta benefits.

4. In Chapter 13, what does Jones say happened to his mother with age?
(a) She became more beautiful.
(b) She became bitter.
(c) She became more daring.
(d) She became more risk-averse.

5. In Chapter 13, what happens to Jones's mother just before they leave for her new city?
(a) Her dog dies and she is devastated.
(b) She has to go to the emergency room because she is feeling ill.
(c) Her ex-husband comes back to speak with her before she leaves.
(d) She gets hit by a car.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, why is Jones hesitant to do what his mother asks of him?

2. Which of the following questions does Jones's mother ask him when he tells her he is gay?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Jones do for most of his time at the public library?

4. In Chapter 12, what cocktail does the Botanist make Jones?

5. In Chapter 15, where does Jones spend New Year's Eve in 2007?

(see the answer key)

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