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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thomas tell Rudolph as they wait in the bus station?
(a) He is never coming back home
(b) He is dying
(c) Gretchen's affair with Teddy Boylan
(d) He loves him

2. What advice does Axel give Rudolph?
(a) Change the oil in the car every 3,000 miles
(b) Never fall in love
(c) Always order white wine with fish
(d) Fall in love with many women

3. Which of the following is not a reason for Axel's depression?
(a) He has essentially lost two of his children
(b) He and his wife fight all the time
(c) The bakery is being forced to close
(d) The Yankees are on a losing streak

4. What does the soldier show to Thomas and his friends?
(a) Love letters
(b) Purple heart
(c) Samurai sword
(d) Pistol

5. What does Rudolph do in French class?
(a) Draws a nude picture of his teacher
(b) Checks his e-mail
(c) Conjugates verbs
(d) Sends text messages

Short Answer Questions

1. To what city is Thomas sent to stay with relatives?

2. What type of work does Gretchen hope to get in New York?

3. What is the source of Rudolph's frustrations?

4. What does Gretchen realize when she gets home?

5. Who is the French girl Thomas is infatuated with?

(see the answer key)

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