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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What symbol does Charlie always associate with Eliza?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Candies.
(c) Birds.
(d) Trees.

2. What is ironic about Mrs. Bucktin's admonishment for Charlie to "show some respect for your things!" (99)?
(a) Her clothes are just as dirty as his.
(b) There is no irony in this statement.
(c) She is showing no respect for her own son.
(d) We know that she does not care about his shirt anymore than he does.

3. What clue does Jasper find at Mad Jack's that seems to confirm the man's role in Laura's death?
(a) A typed confession.
(b) Weapons stored in the garage.
(c) What looks like a shallow grave.
(d) A car etched with the word "sorry."

4. What punishment does Charlie's mother give him for sneaking off and his disrespect in Chapter Three?
(a) She makes him dig a hole and then fill it back in.
(b) She sends him to his room and takes away his books.
(c) She allows his father to handle all the problems.
(d) She refuses to allow him to see Eliza anymore.

5. Why might Silvey use curse words in developing the relationship between Jeffrey and Charlie?
(a) The vernacular is used as personification.
(b) Silvey wants to show how troubled the boys are.
(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 fear reporting the murder in Chapter One?

2. What attracts Charlie to Eliza Wishart?

3. Which character is NOT a possible witness to Charlie and Eliza's first kiss?

4. How has Jasper been working to earn money to leave Corrigan?

5. What book is Charlie reading in Chapter One?

(see the answer key)

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