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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In June 1948, what does the boy witness?
(a) His mother attempt suicide.
(b) His father leave town.
(c) The death of a young boy.
(d) The house burn down.

2. Which section of the library does Crazy Joe frequent?
(a) The literature section.
(b) The art section.
(c) The adult section.
(d) The history section.

3. Who is Katie?
(a) The boy's father's aunt.
(b) The boy's mother's sister.
(c) The boy's grandmother.
(d) The boy's sister.

4. What is the first physical change Francis and Frances encounter?
(a) Their voices switch.
(b) Their hair changes color.
(c) Their reflections in the mirror disappear.
(d) They both change genders.

5. What are the IRA gunmen protesting at the shootout at the distillery?
(a) The founding of Northern Ireland.
(b) The prohibition of alcohol.
(c) The shutdown of the distillery.
(d) The death of a policeman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the boy's father work?

2. Who is Jimmy from Chapter 4?

3. Who is hired to look after the two children, Francis and Frances?

4. What reason does the boy's mother give for not taking her medicine?

5. What key theme of the novel is introduced in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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