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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is an example of a pun from Chapter Three?
(a) Charlie's response of "it's a grave matter" when his father says the hole will need to be big enough for both their bodies (110).
(b) The insects who "busy themselves around my lamp" (111).
(c) The fact that Eliza's favority actress is Audrey Hepburn.
(d) Charlie's comparison of his father to Atticus Finch.

2. What reason did Cooke give for his crimes?
(a) He wanted to hurt someone.
(b) He had a bad family.
(c) He was bullied.
(d) He was lonely.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why items does Jasper admit to Charlie to having stolen?

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

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