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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does John describe the change in his father, in chapter 6?
(a) His father was turning senile.
(b) His father was becoming less predictable.
(c) His father was getting more easygoing.
(d) His father was becoming meaner.

2. How does John characterize his relationship with Mary Trompke at this time?
(a) She wouldn't have anything to do with him.
(b) They were close, but the relationship was troubled.
(c) She was actively trying to convince him to change his life but he resisted her.
(d) She was the only good part of his days.

3. What was John Robison's reaction when his parents fought?
(a) He yelled at them to distract them from their fight.
(b) He cried.
(c) He hurt himself.
(d) He would faint.

4. What was John's lighting design for the Orlando show?
(a) Moving ripples.
(b) Crashing waves of light.
(c) Collapsing circles of light.
(d) Strobes on a moving sculpture.

5. How does John characterize his relationship with the musicians?
(a) Like a brother looking out for his brothers.
(b) Like a parent looking out for his children.
(c) Like a worker, working alongside comrades.
(d) Like a mechanic with a race car driver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did John's family move after his father got tenure?

2. Where was John invited to live rent free?

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

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

5. What observation of John's brought him to his company's notice?

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