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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Jeffrey grounded in Chapter Three?
(a) He left the neighborhood without permission.
(b) Chairman Wow repeated his curses.
(c) His mother is tired of his insubordination.
(d) He missed curfew.

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

4. What does Charlie's dad call him to show respect?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Boy.
(c) Child.
(d) Mate.

5. Why does Jasper trust Charlie?
(a) He and Charlie have been friends their entire lives.
(b) Jasper has seen Charlie stick up for the underdog countless times.
(c) Charlie has always expressed the desire to be a defense attorney.
(d) He knows, based on the Charlie's bookish demeanor, that Charlie sees a truth the others cannot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Jasper suspect of killing Laura?

2. What movie does Charlie claim is giving him nightmares?

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

4. Of what actress does Eliza remind Charlie?

5. In Chapter One, who has been murdered?

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