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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What Vietnamees delicacy does Charlie love?
(a) Pork pie.
(b) Fried squid.
(c) Lychee juice.
(d) Bang Chow Pow.

3. What has happened to Jeffrey's family, as revealed in Chapter Four?
(a) His grandmother has died.
(b) His parents are divorcing.
(c) Jeffrey's sister is missing.
(d) His aunt and uncle have been killed in war.

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

5. What war is taking place during this novel?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Korea.
(c) World War II.
(d) World War I.

Short Answer Questions

1. As they walk out of the woods at the end of Chapter One, how does Charlie feel about Jasper?

2. What advice does his father give Charlie in Chapter Three about dealing with his mother?

3. Which of the following is NOT an injustice that concerns Charlie?

4. As he drinks in Chapter One, what does Jasper reveal about his family?

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

(see the answer key)

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