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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose name is burned onto Little Man's Louisville Slugger baseball bat?
(a) Lou Gehrig's.
(b) Mickey Mantle's.
(c) Babe Ruth's.
(d) Ted Williams's.

2. What French philosopher does Mr. Spiro cite with the phrase "Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts," in Chapter 5?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Camus.
(d) Voltaire.

3. What three words has Little Man practiced in order to start a conversation with Mrs. Worthington on his route in Chapter 7?
(a) "Paper boy delivery."
(b) "Cool for July."
(c) "Love your hair."
(d) "Nice weather out."

4. What color hair does Mrs. Worthington have?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Blonde.
(d) Brown.

5. How is Little Man's hairstyle described in the novel?
(a) Shaggy and unkempt.
(b) A Mohawk.
(c) A bowl cut.
(d) A crew cut.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Little Man describe Mrs. Worthington's eyes when he brings her paper to her on her porch swing in Chapter 7?

2. What color does Little Man say Greaser Charles's Ford is in Chapter 6?

3. What does Little Man say he probably does faster than most kids in the beginning of Chapter 8?

4. Why does Little Man give Ara T his knife?

5. What children's television show does Little Man describe watching in Chapter 4?

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