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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous Pudd'nhead Wilson quote resonates with Charlie?
(a) “As to the adjective: when in doubt, strike it out.”
(b) "Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example.”
(c) “When ill luck begins, it does not come in sprinkles, but in showers.”
(d) "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear--not absence of fear."

2. Why does Charlie most admire Batman?
(a) Batman has no weaknesses.
(b) Batman represents everyone.
(c) Batman has innate superpowers.
(d) Batman could destroy Superman.

3. What happens to Charlie in Chapter Six after he is caught sneaking out?
(a) He is no longer allowed to see Jasper.
(b) Eliza reveals that they never saw each other on that night.
(c) He and Jeffrey argue.
(d) He is grounded.

4. What metaphor does Charlie use to describe the spotter planes in Chapter Four?
(a) Two black dragonflies.
(b) Two flying monkeys.
(c) The horsemen of the apocalypse.
(d) Birds of prey.

5. What advice of Mark Twain's does Charlie use when it comes to talking to Eliza?
(a) "It is better to shut up and appear stupid than open your mouth and remove all doubt."
(b) "Those who do not read the news are uninformed. Those that do are misinformed."
(c) "Get your facts first. Then you can distort them as you please."
(d) "Really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wesley claim to do each night in his study?

2. Who could corroborate Charlie's story about Eliza in Chapter Six?

3. What is new about the glade in Chapter Five?

4. Why does Mrs. Lu not chastise Jeffrey and Charlie for cursing?

5. Who comes to Charlie's window in Chapter Four?

(see the answer key)

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