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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. What was the author in constant fear of in Chapter 4?
(a) Being eaten.
(b) Being left alone.
(c) Being killed.
(d) Being in the dark.

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

3. Who was Ligget?
(a) The name of the school gym.
(b) The author's pet dog.
(c) A frog.
(d) A boy who was put on "trial" by the other boys.

4. According to Chapter 3, what did the author and his friend do in their free time?
(a) Go to baseball games.
(b) Camp.
(c) Play house.
(d) Explore the wilderness.

5. When was the author confronted by a teacher at Southbury?
(a) On the way to the bathroom.
(b) During a trip to the library.
(c) At the cafeteria.
(d) In his dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what did Jean do?

2. How was the author treated by one of the teachers at Southbury?

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

4. How did the author's father die?

5. What does the author say Dagmar was wearing at his school's recital?

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