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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What figurative language is used in the following quote: "our flyscreen door claps against the side of the house" (99)?
(a) Alliteration.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Onomatopoeia.
(d) Oxymoron.

3. When Charlie arrives at Jeffrey's house in Chapter Two, what is Jeffrey doing?
(a) Listening to pop songs.
(b) Listening to a Superman program.
(c) Listening to a cricket match.
(d) Listening to his mother sing.

4. When Jeffrey joins the cricket game in Chapter Two, what can we infer about his character?
(a) He is brave.
(b) He is athletic.
(c) He is fearless.
(d) He is looking for trouble.

5. Who is Jeffrey's cricket hero?
(a) Jasper Jones.
(b) Jack Lionel.
(c) Doug Walters.
(d) An Lu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Charlie most admire Batman?

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

3. Who is guilty for the death of Sylvia Likens?

4. Why is Jeffrey grounded in Chapter Three?

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

(see the answer key)

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