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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Jasper been working to earn money to leave Corrigan?
(a) Flipping burgers.
(b) Working in the peach orchards.
(c) Working on construction sites.
(d) Laying brick.

2. The memory of the peppermint trees at Eliza's house might be a symbol for which of the following?
(a) The heat and exhaustion of this terribly sad summer.
(b) The loss of her friendship with Jeffrey.
(c) The refreshing clarity Charlie feels with Eliza.
(d) Jasper Jones's friendship.

3. Who is guilty for the death of Sylvia Likens?
(a) The whole town where she was killed.
(b) Jenny Likens.
(c) The Likens parents.
(d) Gertrude Baniszewski.

4. Why does Jeffrey's mother chastise him for being impolite in Chapter Two?
(a) He curses violently.
(b) He takes the first snack serving.
(c) He puts his feet on the couch.
(d) He does not turn the radio off.

5. Which of the following is an example of personification from Chapter Four?
(a) "Pete Wishart stands stoic" (123).
(b) "Two black dragonflies in the sky" (116).
(c) "The brick groans in my belly" (123).
(d) "There should be laws against it" (122).

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to Jeffrey's family, as revealed in Chapter Four?

2. Why is Jeffrey grounded in Chapter Three?

3. How does Jasper plan to buy himself some time to solve Laura's murder?

4. What is new about the glade in Chapter Five?

5. How does the cricket coach handle the bullying toward Jeffrey?

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