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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Shifting Gears and Pittsburgh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joey's mother feel while he tells her what Ed said?
(a) Confused.
(b) Amused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Embarrassed.

2. What does Ed say Joey's grandmother did to cause him problems?
(a) Left him.
(b) Abused him.
(c) Berated him.
(d) Coddled him.

3. Why does Joey need a key?
(a) To make him feel responsible.
(b) To get into his house when his mother is not home.
(c) So he won't have to remember a combination.
(d) To keep his things safe.

4. How does Joey get to Pittsburgh?
(a) His mother drives him.
(b) He gets a train ticket.
(c) He takes a cab.
(d) He takes a bus.

5. What does Joey have a key to?
(a) His locker.
(b) His house.
(c) His bedroom.
(d) His mother's car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joey feel inspired to do after listening to Mrs. Cole?

2. Where are the class rules posted for Joey?

3. What is Joey's mother's name?

4. Why does Joey's mother pinch him when they are talking to the principal after Joey hurts a class mate?

5. What is Mrs. Cole's occupation?

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