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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What attracts Charlie to Eliza Wishart?
(a) Her behavior.
(b) Her health.
(c) Her wealth.
(d) Her beauty.

3. How does Charlie convince Mad Jack to take part in his plan in Chapter Nine?
(a) He promises the man Sunday dinner.
(b) He promises the man an end to his troubles.
(c) He promises to pay the man.
(d) He promises the man fame.

4. What book is Charlie reading in Chapter One?
(a) The Sound and the Fury.
(b) Pudd'nhead Wilson.
(c) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(d) Huckleberry Finn.

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 Superman program.
(c) Listening to a cricket match.
(d) Listening to pop songs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who has died in Charlie's family?

3. Who steps in to ease the tension over the attack at the vigil in Chapter Five?

4. What is the name of the martial arts punch Jeffrey Lu wants to master?

5. What is the title of Wesley's Bucktin's book?

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