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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Before,” Part 2 (pages 21-38).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the "tiny blonde with rectangular glasses" that attends Miles's going-away party in “one hundred thirty-six days before"?
(a) Lara Smith.
(b) Maureen.
(c) Marie Lawson.
(d) Katie.

2. What television channel do Miles and his parents watch after his going-away party dissolves in “one hundred thirty-six days before"?
(a) CNN.
(b) The Nature Channel.
(c) The History Channel.
(d) The Sci-Fi Network.

3. Who is the student in Miles's biology class that participated in throwing him in the lake?
(a) Wilson Carbod.
(b) Hank Walsten.
(c) Longwell Chase.
(d) Clay Wurtzel.

4. What is Chip doing to prepare for a date when Miles comes into their dorm room in “one hundred twenty-two days before”?
(a) Ironing a shirt.
(b) Shaving.
(c) Washing his hair.
(d) Styling his hair.

5. What is the first class that Miles attends at the boarding school in “one hundred twenty-six days before”?
(a) History class.
(b) Calculus class.
(c) French class.
(d) English class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Chip's last name?

2. Who is the author of the poem that Chip quotes with the line "Miles to go before I sleep" in “one hundred twenty-eight days before”?

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

4. When his parents leave him at the boarding school, Miles promises to call them once a week on which day?

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

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