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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For what reason does An Lu NOT stand out in Corrigan?
(a) He is a strong athlete.
(b) He is Vietnamese.
(c) He is an engineer.
(d) He keeps an intricate garden.

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

4. Why does Jasper trust Charlie?
(a) He and Charlie have been friends their entire lives.
(b) Charlie has always expressed the desire to be a defense attorney.
(c) He knows, based on the Charlie's bookish demeanor, that Charlie sees a truth the others cannot.
(d) Jasper has seen Charlie stick up for the underdog countless times.

5. What does Charlie call the terrible feeling in his stomach in Chapter Four?
(a) The spot.
(b) The knot.
(c) The brick.
(d) The hole.

6. Where does Charlie find Eliza in Chapter Three?
(a) At the grove.
(b) At the library.
(c) Outside her house.
(d) Outside the bookstore.

7. How does the cricket coach handle the bullying toward Jeffrey?
(a) He calls parents.
(b) He puts an end to the game.
(c) He cuts it off immediately.
(d) He laughs.

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

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

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

11. Of what actress does Eliza remind Charlie?
(a) Lauren Bacall.
(b) Elizabeth Taylor.
(c) Sophia Loren.
(d) Audrey Hepburn.

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

13. From what sort of tree is Laura's body hanging?
(a) Oak.
(b) Eucalyptus.
(c) Maple.
(d) Willow.

14. Why does Mrs. Lu not chastise Jeffrey and Charlie for cursing?
(a) She does not understand English curse words.
(b) She wants to be polite to Charlie.
(c) She never hears the boys curse.
(d) She has a foul mouth herself.

15. How does Jasper plan to buy himself some time to solve Laura's murder?
(a) He wants to bury her body closer to town.
(b) He wants to bury her body in the river.
(c) He wants to run away while Charlie finds the killer.
(d) He wants to turn himself in so the police can do their job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Jeffrey and Charlie's Great Australian novel?

2. Why is Charlie an outcast in Corrigan?

3. Which of the following is NOT part of Jasper Jones's reputation?

4. Who arrives at Charlie's window in the middle of the night as the book opens?

5. Why does Charlie's dad give him a stack of American books on Civil Rights in Chapter One?

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