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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 280-end (Victoria Roubideaux, Ike and Bobby, McPherons, Holt).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the time the boys spend with their mother before she leaves?
(a) Depressing.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Fun.
(d) Confusing for the boys.

2. Where are Ike and Bobby sitting on their bikes?
(a) Across from the house where their mother lives.
(b) On an overpass.
(c) On the railroad trestle.
(d) Across from the vacant house where teens have sex.

3. What is in the photo album Mrs. Stearns shows the boys?
(a) Mostly her father, mother and sister.
(b) Pictures of her wedding.
(c) Post cards from around the world.
(d) Mostly her son who died in the war.

4. What does Mrs. Stearns suggest the boys do at her house?
(a) Eat some of the chocolate cake that is on the counter.
(b) Make cookies.
(c) Make some dinner.
(d) Vacuum the house.

5. Why does Ike and Bobby's mother cry when they are there?
(a) She does not cry.
(b) Because they say they want her to come back home.
(c) She is watching a sad soap opera.
(d) Because they buy her perfume and bubble bath as a present.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Ike and Bobby go after doing their chores on Saturday morning?

2. What does Mrs. Stearn want before paying Ike and Bobby?

3. When do Ike and Bobby arrive at the McPherons' ranch?

4. What does Victoria do with Dwayne?

5. Why do Ike and Bobby go to the train station?

(see the answer key)

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