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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a simile that Charlie uses to describe Eliza's beauty?
(a) "Her skin like milk" (232).
(b) "She seems edgy" (233).
(c) "She's beaming" (232).
(d) "She asks anxiously" (233).

2. Who is at Charlie's house when Jasper and Charlie return to town in Chapter Five?
(a) Eliza Wishart.
(b) Mr. Wishart.
(c) The police.
(d) Sue Findlay.

3. What are the "Mean Reds" (257)?
(a) A poisonous plant.
(b) A biting ant.
(c) A vicious rodent.
(d) A terrible depression.

4. What figurative language is used in the following quote: "our flyscreen door claps against the side of the house" (99)?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Onomatopoeia.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Oxymoron.

5. What advice does his father give Charlie in Chapter Three about dealing with his mother?
(a) To just ignore her.
(b) To show her respect and to let the situation die down a bit rather than engaging in a fight.
(c) To argue and fight with every shred of his being.
(d) To sit down and have a heartfelt discussion with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who steps in to ease the tension over the attack at the vigil in Chapter Five?

2. Who was attacked at the vigil in Chapter Five?

3. Which of the following is NOT a rumor about Rosie's death and Jack's involvement?

4. What type of shoe does Charlie now wear in Chapter Seven?

5. What is ironic about Mrs. Bucktin's admonishment for Charlie to "show some respect for your things!" (99)?

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