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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. Why does Joey's mother pinch him when they are talking to the principal after Joey hurts a class mate?
(a) To keep him on task.
(b) To show she supports him.
(c) So he will come out of his trance.
(d) To punish him more.

2. Where is Joey sent when he is unable to retrieve his swallowed key?
(a) The restroom.
(b) The nurse's office.
(c) The principal's office.
(d) The hospital.

3. What is the name of the student Joey hurts?
(a) Muriel.
(b) Mara.
(c) Mary.
(d) Maria.

4. What is Joey's mother's name?
(a) Chloe.
(b) Fran.
(c) Heidi.
(d) Gretchen.

5. Who does Joey hope to see while in Pittsburgh?
(a) His father.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) Ed.
(d) Maria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Joey sent after the key incident?

2. Where did Joey's Grandmother go when she left?

3. What does Joey call his key?

4. How does Joey feel when he sneaks out of class while he has a substitute teacher?

5. Where does Joey go when he sneaks out of class when he has a substitute teacher?

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