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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Jamie NOT get when he moves in with his grandparents?
(a) New books.
(b) A chemistry set.
(c) A dog.
(d) His own room.

2. To what does Jamie's father compare the compounds in rocks?
(a) Core qualities in people.
(b) The study of patience.
(c) The salt of the earth.
(d) The study of pressure and time.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Granda's behavior with Jamie?
(a) Cursing.
(b) Coughing.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Ill-tempered.

4. Jamie notes that Gran often lives __________________.
(a) On the edge.
(b) Vicariously.
(c) Day to day.
(d) In the past.

5. How would Granda feel if he were to hear the accusations against him?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Outraged.
(c) Amused.
(d) Hurt and angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jamie notice about the buildings his Granda had constructed?

2. Jamie misses the smell of ___________ on Karen's skin.

3. What does Jamie secretly take the train to watch?

4. On what does Jamie's father blame his bad parenting?

5. What is Jamie's mother's name?

(see the answer key)

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