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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what does the author mention he and his friend discovered together?
(a) A dead mule.
(b) A dead deer.
(c) A dead horse.
(d) A dead cat.

2. What was the verdict of Ligget's trial?
(a) He was found guilty.
(b) He was beaten.
(c) He lost the battle.
(d) He died.

3. What other memory does the author also narrate at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) A conversation he had with his mom.
(b) A near death experience.
(c) Going fishing.
(d) A frightening encounter with Jean's alcoholic brother.

4. What purpose does the initial introduction to "Stop-Time's" supporting characters serve for other chapters?
(a) Gives background information on the author.
(b) Takes away from the author's main purpose for having them in the text.
(c) Gives a partial perspective, in which they unfold later in the text in great detail.
(d) Supports the author's initial character.

5. What was the atmosphere like at the experimental boarding school, according to the author?
(a) Strict and stern.
(b) Rigid.
(c) One with academic and personal feedom.
(d) Playful and artsy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was the author when his father died?

2. What was the name of the bitter pianist?

3. Which of the following was NOT an outcome of Ligget's punishment?

4. Who of the following was NOT an important person to the author's childhood?

5. What writing style does the author repeat throughout the book?

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