2. When Silvey references past works of literature, he is using what literary device?
(a) Simile.
(b) Personification.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Metaphor.

3. What does Charlie's dad call him to show respect?
(a) Boy.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Child.
(d) Mate.

4. Which of the following is an example of personification from Chapter Four?
(a) "There should be laws against it" (122).
(b) "Pete Wishart stands stoic" (123).
(c) "Two black dragonflies in the sky" (116).
(d) "The brick groans in my belly" (123).

5. In Chapter One, who has been murdered?
(a) Holden Caulfield.
(b) Laura Wishart.
(c) Jeffrey Lu.
(d) Eliza Wishart.

6. Why might Silvey use curse words in developing the relationship between Jeffrey and Charlie?
(a) Silvey wants to show how troubled the boys are.
(b) The vernacular is used as personification.
(c) This use of vernacular sets them up as typical adolescent boys trying to be tough.
(d) Silvey is attempting to be sensationalistic.

7. Why items does Jasper admit to Charlie to having stolen?
(a) Expensive sneakers.
(b) Sound equipment.
(c) Food.
(d) Jewelry.

8. What is similar about Charlie's return home in Chapter Three to what happened when he returned Eliza home?
(a) There is no one home.
(b) His mother's actions mirror Mrs. Wishart's.
(c) The police have been searching for Charlie and Eliza.
(d) His father is angry at him.

9. What does Wesley claim to do each night in his study?
(a) He claims that the study is where he finds solitude.
(b) He says he does not really spend much time in the study.
(c) He says he reads and grades papers.
(d) He claims to have written the great Australian novel.

10. Whom does Jasper suspect of killing Laura?
(a) Jeffrey Lu.
(b) Eliza Wishart.
(c) Charlie Bucktin.
(d) Jack Lionel.

11. What advice does his father give Charlie in Chapter Three about dealing with his mother?
(a) To argue and fight with every shred of his being.
(b) To show her respect and to let the situation die down a bit rather than engaging in a fight.
(c) To just ignore her.
(d) To sit down and have a heartfelt discussion with her.

12. Why is Jeffrey grounded in Chapter Three?
(a) He left the neighborhood without permission.
(b) His mother is tired of his insubordination.
(c) He missed curfew.
(d) Chairman Wow repeated his curses.

13. As they walk out of the woods at the end of Chapter One, how does Charlie feel about Jasper?
(a) As thought he must be guilty.
(b) As though Jasper will turn himself in.
(c) As though they are allies.
(d) As though he could murder Charlie, too.

14. As he drinks in Chapter One, what does Jasper reveal about his family?
(a) His father is most likely the killer.
(b) His mother ran away when Jasper was a baby.
(c) His mother is cruel and a drunk.
(d) His father refuses to provide even basic care for Jasper.

15. 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 refuses to allow him to see Eliza anymore.
(c) She allows his father to handle all the problems.
(d) She sends him to his room and takes away his books.