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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jeffrey admire Muhammad Ali?
(a) Ali used bullying as a reason to become strong.
(b) Ali always paid retribution to his bullies.
(c) Ali was wealthy.
(d) Ali was an attractive man.

2. When Silvey references past works of literature, he is using what literary device?
(a) Simile.
(b) Allusion.
(c) Personification.
(d) Metaphor.

3. Who is the mythical boogeyman of the town?
(a) Mad Jack Lionel.
(b) Atticus Finch.
(c) An Lu.
(d) Boo Radley.

4. Who has died in Charlie's family?
(a) His little brother.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His little sister.
(d) His grandfather.

5. What stolen object from Mad Jack Lionel's yard can make a child a mythical hero?
(a) A peach.
(b) A bird.
(c) An apple.
(d) A hubcap.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why items does Jasper admit to Charlie to having stolen?

2. From what sort of tree is Laura's body hanging?

3. Who is Jeffrey's cricket hero?

4. In Chapter One, who has been murdered?

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

(see the answer key)

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