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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which band does Bec NOT mention in her list of Riley's t-shirt collection?
(a) Against Me!.
(b) The Ramones.
(c) The Pixies.
(d) The Police.

2. Whom does Bec name as having learned that the "freaks and geeks" (130) cannot hang out with the football team?
(a) Casey.
(b) Jim.
(c) Solo.
(d) Erik.

3. Riley says that Congressman Sean Cavanaugh engages in what action when he is angry?
(a) He turns beet red.
(b) He widens his eyes.
(c) He clenches his fists.
(d) He breathes hard and fast through his nose.

4. Riley responds to Sierra's comment at the lunch table by telling her what?
(a) That Sierra will always be ugly in spirit.
(b) That Sierra must be very unhappy to be so hateful.
(c) That no one will ever love Sierra.
(d) That Sierra is not Riley's type.

5. What happened during Riley's first week of sophomore year that caused them to avoid the lunchroom at all costs?
(a) They tripped on the stairs and fell onto a table.
(b) They dropped their tray of food.
(c) The staff decided to seat the boys and girls separately during lunch.
(d) Another student tripped them and they injured their wrist.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the transgender girl who wrote to Alix reveals her identity, what is her name?

2. For how many days has Bec been gone from school by the time she shows back up in a plaid skirt and a Cure t-shirt?

3. What happens to make Jim finally sit down during the standoff with Solo?

4. Which of "the big three" (26) coping mechanisms recommended by Doctor Ann is most strongly resisted by Riley?

5. In whose room does Riley notice two of their favorite books, The Catcher in the Rye and Bridge to Terabithia?

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