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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mam tell Little Man's she's cooked for his dinner with his parents when he returns home from his route in Chapter 6?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Spaghetti.
(c) Potato soup.
(d) Pizza.

2. How does "TV Boy's" mother communicate with him when Little Man stops by for collection in Chapter 14?
(a) By shouting at him.
(b) By sign language.
(c) By writing on paper.
(d) By the use of a whistle.

3. What does Little Man say Mam's response was when he asked her how old Ara T was in Chapter 13?
(a) "He's forty-three."
(b) "He's sixty-eight."
(c) "How old is the Devil?"
(d) "He's old enough to know better."

4. How old does Little Man's mother say he will be soon during dinner in Chapter 7?
(a) 14.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 20.

5. Where does Mam tell Little Man to go while she deals with his stolen belongings in Chapter 16?
(a) To his father's office.
(b) To Rat's house.
(c) To Mr. Spiro's house.
(d) To his bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Mr. Spiro, who are the only two people Little Man says have ever talked to him directly about his stutter?

2. What ship's name is printed on Mr. Spiro's duffel bag in Chapter 15?

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

4. What type of ball does Little Man throw against his garage for practice in Chapter 13?

5. What is the nickname of the boy that has replaced Rat as Little Man's catcher in baseball practice while Rat is away?

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