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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. Where are the class rules posted for Joey?
(a) His pencil case.
(b) The cubby.
(c) His desk.
(d) The chalkboard.

2. What habit does Joey want his mother to stop?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Working late.

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

4. What does Joey do to entertain the kids the day after his key is recovered?
(a) He uses it for show and tell.
(b) He swallows it.
(c) He spins it around.
(d) He tells his story.

5. What did Joey's mother do when her husband left?
(a) Went crazy.
(b) Divorced him.
(c) Followed after him.
(d) Got a job with long hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Joey's new medication not the best thing for him?

2. What cartoon character does Joey compare himself to?

3. How does Joey describe his grandmother's house?

4. What is May's sister's name?

5. Which of the following is Joey told not to do at school?

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