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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was the Greek statesman and orator that supposedly had put pebbles in his mouth to overcome stuttering?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Pythagoras.
(d) Demosthenes.

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

4. What color does Little Man say Greaser Charles's Ford is in Chapter 6?
(a) Yellow.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

5. What does Mam say Big Sack's family name is in Chapter 4?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Anderson.
(c) Williams.
(d) Jackson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Little Man says in the beginning of Chapter 1, "I'm typing about the stabbing for a good reason." What is the reason that he gives?

2. What happens when Mr. Spiro asks Little Man his name in Chapter 3?

3. How old is Little Man of the novel?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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