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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children do Axel and Julia Brandt have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

2. Who fixes Jake's suit?
(a) Ariel.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Frank.

3. What kind of animal does Officer Doyle blow up with the M-80 firecracker?
(a) A bullfrog.
(b) A seagull.
(c) A salamander.
(d) A pigeon.

4. Why do Frank and Jake walk home from the jail instead of riding in their father's car?
(a) Frank wants to try peeping at their next door neighbor before returning home.
(b) Jake wants to go break out Morris' headlights before returning home.
(c) Gus throws up in their father's backseat.
(d) Their father does not tell them why they have to walk home.

5. How does Jake's suit shoulder get torn?
(a) Ariel tears it while trying to adjust Jake's suit.
(b) Frank tugs his sleeve to get him to hurry up.
(c) He tears it while jumping over a fence.
(d) He tears it on purpose to avoid having to go to Bobby's funeral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Julie give for saying Emil's suicide attempt is fortunate?

2. What does Tyler Klement do for work?

3. What physical imperfection does Ariel exhibit?

4. Why is the old stone quarry the boys' usual choice of swimming site when there are three possibilities in town?

5. When Ariel suggests she may not attend Juilliard, what alternative does she present to her parents?

(see the answer key)

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