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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 "Bad Cookies".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1979, when Frank begins picking up the boys, he is
(a) Twenty-five years old.
(b) Married, but living with his mother.
(c) Ignorant and rude.
(d) Still a boy himself.

2. The last of Lionel's symtoms to emerge at thirteen, which is encouraged by Frank is
(a) Language.
(b) Whistling.
(c) Kissing.
(d) Winking.

3. Frank Minna refers to his Mother as
(a) Carlotta.
(b) Ma.
(c) The Old Stove.
(d) Mommy.

4. In Chapter 4, the author's change in point of view makes the reader feel
(a) Included.
(b) Scared.
(c) Confused.
(d) Liked.

5. When asked where she is going, Julia tells Lionel
(a) Manhattan.
(b) I'm going to a place of peace.
(c) Back to Poland.
(d) I'm going to find out who did this.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lionel describes the effect of drugs on his constellation of behaviors as

2. Lionel's response, "Don't do that." after Kimmery kisses his cheek suggests

3. On the way to the hospital, Minna asks Lionel for

4. All of the Minna Men grow up

5. The phenomenon that the boys study by watching television shows like I Dream of Jeannie and the Brady Bunch is

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