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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 9 - 12).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What branch of the military did Valerie serve in?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Marines.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The Army.

2. What occurs that leads to Ryan's placement in the juvenile detention center in Chapter 6?
(a) Ryan attacks his mother with a knife and creates a drawing that depicts violence.
(b) Ryan tries to hurt himself.
(c) Ryan finds a gun and threatens to use it.
(d) Ryan creates a violent video game.

3. In their last practice session before the Met competition final in Chapter 7, what does the conductor tell Ryan he is doing wrong?
(a) Not being expressive enough.
(b) Singing too softly.
(c) Singing notes that are not in the score.
(d) Coming in at the wrong place in the music.

4. Why do Valerie's new neighbors across the street knock out her porch light bulb in Chapter 11?
(a) They have sensitive eyes and can not tolerate bright light.
(b) They did it by mistake.
(c) They needed the light bulb for themselves.
(d) They are selling drugs and do not want any extra light in the area.

5. What does Valerie tell Bergner about her life that she never told Ryan or Adrian?
(a) That she was dyslexic.
(b) That she had lost a baby once.
(c) That she had suffered from breast cancer.
(d) That she had attempted to kill herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the plaza where the New York Metropolitan Opera House is located?

2. What does Ryan do on his first day in the class for students with behavioral problems in elementary school?

3. What does the conductor suggest that Ryan must do by the end of the day in Chapter 5?

4. What is one thing that agitates Ryan very badly when he is at the juvenile detention center?

5. Which teacher at Governor's School takes Ryan under his wing and helps turn him into a very good singer?

(see the answer key)

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