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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Joe tries to yell?
(a) He has no tongue.
(b) He realizes he has no mouth.
(c) His larynx is gone.
(d) He has a sore throat.

2. Why is Joe not too upset about being deaf?
(a) His girlfriend can't nag him.
(b) He won't be able to hear the war.
(c) His brother can't yell at him.
(d) He didn't like music.

3. Why are Joe and Howie laying track in the desert?
(a) Things were out of control at home.
(b) They want to build up their muscles.
(c) They need money for school.
(d) His father got him the job.

4. What does Joe weep about for the first time?
(a) Working in the desert.
(b) Going to war.
(c) His mother's death.
(d) A girl.

5. What does Joe do when Harper tells him Diane went out with Hogan?
(a) Asks Diane if it is the truth.
(b) Hit him and call him a liar.
(c) Goes after Hogan.
(d) Gets drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the biggest event of the year in Joe's hometown?

2. What does Joe do when he finally realizes the full extent of his injuries?

3. Why does Joe Bonham wish someone would pick up the phone?

4. What does Joe go to the store for on Saturdays?

5. Why does Bonham think he is dying?

(see the answer key)

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