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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Before,” Part 3 (pages 38-55).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the two words contained in the "Dress Code" section of the boarding school's handbook?
(a) Black tie.
(b) Casual modesty.
(c) School uniform.
(d) Modest attire.

2. What is the name of Chip's girlfriend in the novel?
(a) Alaska.
(b) Sara.
(c) Lara.
(d) Maureen.

3. Who is the teacher of Miles's World Religions class at the boarding school?
(a) Dr. Hyde.
(b) Dr. Forrester.
(c) Dr. Walsten.
(d) Dr. Smith.

4. What is the name of the boarding school that Miles is planning to attend in “one hundred thirty-six days before"?
(a) Homewood Preparatory School.
(b) Mitchell White Preparatory School.
(c) Highland Mills Preparatory School.
(d) Culver Creek Preparatory School.

5. What does Miles's mother make a "small mountain of" for his going-away party in “one hundred thirty-six days before"?
(a) Potato salad.
(b) Pasta salad.
(c) Artichoke dip.
(d) Spaghetti.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the starting center for Culver Creek's basketball team?

2. What was the name of Alaska's roommate that was expelled from the school?

3. Where does Chip say Alaska is from in “one hundred twenty-seven days before”?

4. Who does Miles cite with the quote "I go to seek a Great Perhaps" in “one hundred thirty-six days before"?

5. Who is the "tiny blonde with rectangular glasses" that attends Miles's going-away party in “one hundred thirty-six days before"?

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