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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 Wesley claim to do each night in his study?
(a) He says he reads and grades papers.
(b) He claims that the study is where he finds solitude.
(c) He claims to have written the great Australian novel.
(d) He says he does not really spend much time in the study.

2. For what do the larger boys NOT pick on Jeffrey?
(a) His familiy's wealth.
(b) His accent.
(c) His Vietnamese heritage.
(d) His size.

3. What famous Pudd'nhead Wilson quote resonates with Charlie?
(a) "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear--not absence of fear."
(b) "Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.”
(c) “When ill luck begins, it does not come in sprinkles, but in showers.”
(d) “As to the adjective: when in doubt, strike it out.”

4. Why does Charlie most admire Batman?
(a) Batman could destroy Superman.
(b) Batman represents everyone.
(c) Batman has no weaknesses.
(d) Batman has innate superpowers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Jasper Jones NOT gained respect among the athletes of Corrigan?

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

3. When Charlie awakens in Chapter Two, what does he expect to find happening in his neighborhood?

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

5. What of the following statements is NOT an indication that Charlie's relationship with his parents is strained?

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