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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is this story set?
(a) Toronto, Canada.
(b) Los Angeles, California.
(c) Corrigan, Australia.
(d) New York, New York.

2. What attracts Charlie to Eliza Wishart?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her wealth.
(c) Her health.
(d) Her behavior.

3. Which of the following is an example of personification from Chapter Four?
(a) "The brick groans in my belly" (123).
(b) "Pete Wishart stands stoic" (123).
(c) "Two black dragonflies in the sky" (116).
(d) "There should be laws against it" (122).

4. Who is guilty for the death of Sylvia Likens?
(a) Gertrude Baniszewski.
(b) Jenny Likens.
(c) The Likens parents.
(d) The whole town where she was killed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jasper trust Charlie?

2. What happens when Charlie and Eliza get to her house in Chapter Three?

3. What Vietnamees delicacy does Charlie love?

4. Why does Charlie most admire Batman?

5. What war is taking place during this novel?

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