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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sends Charlie racing from his room when he awakens in Chapter Three?
(a) A date with Eliza.
(b) His father's calls to breakfast.
(c) His mother's anger.
(d) His fear of a paper wasp.

2. In Chapter One, who has been murdered?
(a) Holden Caulfield.
(b) Laura Wishart.
(c) Eliza Wishart.
(d) Jeffrey Lu.

3. When Charlie awakens in Chapter Two, what does he expect to find happening in his neighborhood?
(a) A massive search for Laura.
(b) Policemen at his door.
(c) Breakfast with his parents.
(d) Nothing out of the ordinary.

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

5. Why does Charlie's dad give him a stack of American books on Civil Rights in Chapter One?
(a) Charlie claims to be bored during the summer.
(b) Charlie is putting too much emphasis on sports.
(c) Charlie's teachers have said he needs help with reading.
(d) Charlie mentions feeling confused about Jasper's mixed racial heritage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what actress does Eliza remind Charlie?

2. What punishment does Charlie's mother give him for sneaking off and his disrespect in Chapter Three?

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

4. Whom does Jasper suspect of killing Laura?

5. When Silvey references past works of literature, he is using what literary device?

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