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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mama say when the lady asks if they are from Bayonne?
(a) "Who are you".
(b) "Down the river".
(c) "Probably not".
(d) "It doesn't matter".

2. Why does James feel he had to kill the bird?
(a) Because the bird deserved it.
(b) Because the bird was sick.
(c) Because Mama said so.
(d) Because he's afraid his Mama might have to leave just like his father and then he would be responsible for everyone.

3. What does James see in the café?
(a) A waitress tripping.
(b) A bunch of people eating.
(c) A dog begging for food.
(d) Lonely tables and chairs.

4. Who says, "things change through action. By no other way." while they wait in the dentist's office and speak to the lady in the sweater?
(a) The boy with the book.
(b) James.
(c) Mama.
(d) The nurse.

5. When Mama and James leave the dentist's office and go outside, where do they stand?
(a) By a river.
(b) Against the wall.
(c) On the road.
(d) On the steps.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he makes the sign on James' jaw, Monsieur Bayonne uses so much pressure that he almost pushes James over onto who?

2. Why did James tell Ty he was hurting?

3. How much will it cost to have James' tooth pulled?

4. What does James tell Auntie when she asks if something is wrong?

5. What does James wonder if he can do to the thing he sees on the other side of the lilies?

(see the answer key)

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