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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17: "Dance, Dance, Dance".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Rowdy's father described in the novel?
(a) He is an outgoing football coach.
(b) He is a quiet artist.
(c) He is a wealthy banker.
(d) He is an abusive alcoholic.

2. Who answers the door when Junior goes to Rowdy's house in Chapter 14: "Thanksgiving"?
(a) Rowdy.
(b) Rowdy's mother.
(c) Rowdy's sister.
(d) Rowdy's father.

3. What was the score last year when Junior's school went to play Reardan in flag football, according to Junior in Chapter 7: "Rowdy Sings the Blues"?
(a) 16-0.
(b) 12-12.
(c) 12-0.
(d) 45-0.

4. Whom does Junior confess to about his love for the beautiful Indian girl in Chapter 10: "Tears of a Clown"?
(a) Melinda.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Carl.
(d) Rowdy.

5. What is Arnold's response when Junior asks him in Chapter 14: "Thanksgiving," "What do Indians have to be so thankful for?"
(a) We should give thanks that no one lives forever.
(b) We should give thanks for our home.
(c) We should give thanks that they didn't kill all of us.
(d) We should give thanks for family and friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Junior see Rowdy as he leaves Rowdy's house in Chapter 14: "Thanksgiving"?

2. What does Rowdy do when Junior waves at him in Chapter 14: "Thanksgiving"?

3. Junior describes his Indian Reservation in Chapter 4: "Because Geometry Is Not a Country Somewhere Near France" as being "one million miles north of" what?

4. What was the score when the Wellpinit Junior High Academic Bowl played against Reardan Junior High School the previous year, according to Junior in Chapter 7: "Rowdy Sings the Blues"?

5. How many songs do Penelope and Junior dance to at the Winter Formal?

(see the answer key)

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