2. How many seconds does Chris's father say it would take Chris to reach into his pocket for some money?
(a) Two seconds.
(b) One second.
(c) Five seconds.
(d) Thirty seconds.

3. What reason does Chris give for not telling Jason his plans to attend college?
(a) He thought Jason would want to come along.
(b) He thought Jason would be jealous of him.
(c) He did not want Jason to feel ashamed.
(d) He knew Jason would make fun of him.

4. What does Oscar have taped to his walls at home?
(a) Twenty dollar bills.
(b) Prayer flags.
(c) Sports pennants.
(d) Motivational posters.

5. What method does Chris tell Evan he is using to keep himself calm and grounded?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Prayer meetings.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cynthia tells Tracey not to think that just because she "went upstairs" (59) that she "can't see [something] on the floor" (60). What does she say she can still see on the floor?

2. What reason does Chris cite for his romantic break-up?

3. To which state had Jessie and her boyfriend Felix planned to end up in after hitchhiking their way across the country?

4. What name does Tracey call Cynthia when seeing her for the first time since the factory lock-out?

5. What does Stan say is at the core of everything?

(see the answer key)

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