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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Charlie's father's silence in Chapter Three remind Charlie of?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A coward.
(c) A child.
(d) A lump.

2. How does the cricket coach handle the bullying toward Jeffrey?
(a) He cuts it off immediately.
(b) He puts an end to the game.
(c) He calls parents.
(d) He laughs.

3. How has Jasper Jones NOT gained respect among the athletes of Corrigan?
(a) He is always kind.
(b) He can break bones.
(c) He wins games.
(d) He is a good tackler.

4. Who is Jeffrey's cricket hero?
(a) Jack Lionel.
(b) An Lu.
(c) Doug Walters.
(d) Jasper Jones.

5. Why might Silvey use curse words in developing the relationship between Jeffrey and Charlie?
(a) This use of vernacular sets them up as typical adolescent boys trying to be tough.
(b) Silvey wants to show how troubled the boys are.
(c) Silvey is attempting to be sensationalistic.
(d) The vernacular is used as personification.

Short Answer Questions

1. The memory of the peppermint trees at Eliza's house might be a symbol for which of the following?

2. Which is NOT a rumor about Warwick Trent?

3. What is similar about Charlie's return home in Chapter Three to what happened when he returned Eliza home?

4. Why is Jeffrey grounded in Chapter Three?

5. What does Wesley claim to do each night in his study?

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