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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17, 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the author say his excuse was for being late to dinner in Chapter 13?
(a) He was at a funeral.
(b) He was at church.
(c) He was helping a lady change her flat tire.
(d) He was shopping.

2. What did the author do in Chapter 11 after the person overstayed her welcome?
(a) Screamed at Jean.
(b) Kicked her out.
(c) Called his mom.
(d) Ran away.

3. How old was Alison when the family left New York?
(a) 14 years old.
(b) 20 years old.
(c) 16 years old.
(d) 17 years old.

4. Where was the Southbury Training School?
(a) Maine.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Connecticut.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Jean travel to get the things he needed to begin his plans of making money in Chapter 3?

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

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

4. In Chapter 3, what did Jean do?

5. How long did the pianist live in the author's mom's apartment?

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