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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John come to believe about dogs?
(a) That they were afraid of him.
(b) That they could speak to him.
(c) That he had to kill them.
(d) That they could kill him.

2. How deep was the deepest hole John dropped Chris in?
(a) Up to Chris' shoulders.
(b) Knee deep for Chris.
(c) Deeper than Chris' height.
(d) Up to Chris' waist.

3. What was preschool like for John Robison?
(a) He refused to go.
(b) He was disliked by the other children.
(c) He excelled.
(d) He was persecuted by his teacher.

4. How does John rationalize his reaction to Betsy's news?
(a) That he wasn't dead.
(b) That the child's death was funny.
(c) That the illness was ironic.
(d) That the child's suffering was unbearable without laughter.

5. Who is Chuckie?
(a) John Robison's best friend.
(b) John Robison's teacher.
(c) A girl John Robison liked.
(d) A boy John Robison liked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John Robison's reaction when his parents fought?

2. What kind of news does Betsy relay to John and his mother?

3. Why did John and his friends think the vehicle had been left in the woods?

4. What did John Robison realize he had to work at?

5. How long did John take to finish the year-long electronics course he was enrolled in?

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