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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the author choose to sleep due to his fears about Southbury Training School, in Chapter 4?
(a) Under the car.
(b) In a closet.
(c) Outside.
(d) The car.

2. When did the author and Tobey begin to explore the English language's crudities?
(a) In Tobey's bedroom.
(b) On a lunch break.
(c) On a hiking trip.
(d) During a camping trip.

3. What was the prize for the competition the author and Tobey competed in?
(a) A stuffed animal.
(b) Cotton candy.
(c) Free tickets to other rides at the carnival.
(d) A silver pistol.

4. In Chapter 3, who said "I feel like I've been on this trip all my life"?
(a) Jean.
(b) Alison.
(c) The author.
(d) The author's mom.

5. Which of the following does the author NOT use to describe the sun in Chapter 6?
(a) Hot.
(b) White.
(c) Scorching.
(d) Shapeless.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Ligget?

2. Who told the author he lost, at the game in Chapter 6?

3. Who of the following is NOT mentioned being with the author at the beginning of Chapter 2?

4. In Chapter 5, who was the pianist jealous over?

5. What does the author describe in the final section of Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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