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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does a rugby player pick up the ball during a game in Chapter 19?
(a) He is trying to get the attention of his team members.
(b) He is unaware of the rules.
(c) He is cheating.
(d) He is objecting to a call made by the official.

2. As told by Harvey in Chapter 21, when does Patton learn to read and write?
(a) At age fourteen.
(b) At age eight.
(c) At age twelve.
(d) At age ten.

3. Which playwright's work is talked about in Chapter 10?
(a) Eugene O'Neill.
(b) Tennessee Williams.
(c) Arthur Miller.
(d) Neil Simon.

4. Who reads to Patton before he can read or write for himself?
(a) His mother.
(b) His teacher.
(c) His sister.
(d) His friend.

5. What other skill does Claude Dukenfield combine with juggling to become a vaudeville star?
(a) Comedy.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Acting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do all of the "Mama's Boys" that Harvey discusses in Chapter 4 have in common?

2. What famous author's dream is described in Chapter 5?

3. According to Harvey, what instrument does Jack Benny play that makes a classical composer laugh?

4. What city does Pemberton first sell his syrupy cure to?

5. What animal does the teacher place in the trash can in Chapter 6?

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