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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator say Christopher didn't see the newspaper headlines about the murders?
(a) Because he lived in the country.
(b) Because he can't read.
(c) Because he refused to look at the papers.
(d) Because he was too drunk.

2. In "Chapter 2," what does Christopher remember about a light-skinned boy from his childhood?
(a) Digging holes.
(b) Going fishing.
(c) Learning to read.
(d) Going to church.

3. Where does Harry/Harriet say he was sent after his rape?
(a) To Florida.
(b) To the capital.
(c) To the Dungle.
(d) To Mexico.

4. What nickname is given to Vietnam soldiers, in "Chapter 6"?
(a) Organ harvesters.
(b) Killing machines.
(c) Masters and fools.
(d) Troubled souls.

5. Why won't Charles help Christopher find his grandmother's body?
(a) He thinks it has been too long.
(b) He is too busy to help.
(c) He believes Christopher should do it himself.
(d) He is afraid of death.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 1," what name is given to the land the soldiers travel through?

2. Where does the truck head, in "Chapter 1"?

3. What does Clare say happened when her father tried to register her as white for school?

4. Where does Bobby go to try to heal the wound on his leg?

5. While in London, how did Clare spend her days?

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