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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is the following epigraph in the opening of the book attributed? "Music in the soul can be heard by the universe" (9)?
(a) Lao Tzu.
(b) Ernest Hemingway.
(c) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(d) Sartre.

2. What does Tiller say Patel's given name is in Chapter 2?
(a) Isaiah.
(b) Sahbagya.
(c) Pikette.
(d) Kappagoda.

3. What is the name of Pong's father?
(a) Ye Ye.
(b) Pikette.
(c) Drum.
(d) Isaiah.

4. What excuse did Tiller give his boss in order to get out of his dishwashing job in Chapter 8?
(a) His sister was in the hospital.
(b) His grandfather had died.
(c) He had a stomach virus.
(d) His father had died.

5. What subjects does Tiller assist Victor Jr. with in his homeschooling?
(a) Social studies and arts.
(b) Math and science.
(c) Reading and writing.
(d) Music and literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were Pong's foster brothers that regularly beat him after he was separated from his parents?

2. Why did Pong say he wanted to mix up the Chinese and Central American crews at the car wash and detailing shops in Chapter 8?

3. Who was Pong's foreman for his basement renovation?

4. What kind of liquor did Pong provide shots of when Tiller first met him and went out with him and his friends?

5. What purpose does the city where Tiller lives serve for him, according to the narrative in Chapter 1?

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